Diamictite and Harzburgite Definition

Definition of Diamictite and Harzburgite

The general Diamictite and Harzburgite 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, Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine. Along with definition of Diamictite and Harzburgite, get to know about Properties of Diamictite and Harzburgite. Get to know more information about Diamictite and Harzburgite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diamictite and Harzburgite

The history of Diamictite and Harzburgite 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 Harzburgite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diamictite and Harzburgite

Along with Diamictite and Harzburgite definition, know more about the etymology of Diamictite and Harzburgite. Etymology of Diamictite and Harzburgite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Diamictite and Formation of Harzburgite. The etymology of Diamictite is From Greek dia through and meiktós or mixed while that of Harzburgite 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 Harzburgite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Diamictite and Harzburgite are listed below.

For Diamictite,

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

For Harzburgite,

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