Diamictite and Granodiorite Definition

Definition of Diamictite and Granodiorite

The general Diamictite and Granodiorite definition can be stated as: Diamictite is a sedimentary rock that consists of non-sorted to poorly sorted terrigenous sediment containing particles that range in size from clay to boulders, suspended in a matrix of mudstone or sandstone. On the other hand, Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite. Along with definition of Diamictite and Granodiorite, get to know about Properties of Diamictite and Granodiorite. Get to know more information about Diamictite and Granodiorite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diamictite and Granodiorite

The history of Diamictite and Granodiorite gives information about where the rock was found and who was its discoverer. Almost each and every aspect of Earth's history is recorded in rocks be it the volcanoes which were erupted or the plants, animals and organisms which are now extinct, as rocks are present from millions of years.

Diamictite and Granodiorite Origin and Discoverer

Diamictite and Granodiorite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Diamictite and Granodiorite. In this section, you will know about Diamictite and Granodiorite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Diamictite is Southern Mongolia whereas Origin of Granodiorite is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Diamictite and Granodiorite discoverer. The discoverer of Diamictite and Granodiorite are Unknown.

Etymology of Diamictite and Granodiorite

Along with Diamictite and Granodiorite definition, know more about the etymology of Diamictite and Granodiorite. Etymology of Diamictite and Granodiorite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Diamictite and Formation of Granodiorite. The etymology of Diamictite is From Greek dia through and meiktós or mixed while that of Granodiorite is From Greek dia through and meiktós or mixed. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Diamictite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Granodiorite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Diamictite and Granodiorite are listed below.

For Diamictite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock

For Granodiorite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock