Diamictite and Hornblendite Definition

Definition of Diamictite and Hornblendite

The general Diamictite and Hornblendite 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, Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock. Along with definition of Diamictite and Hornblendite, get to know about Properties of Diamictite and Hornblendite. Get to know more information about Diamictite and Hornblendite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diamictite and Hornblendite

The history of Diamictite and Hornblendite 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 Hornblendite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diamictite and Hornblendite

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

For Diamictite,

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

For Hornblendite,

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