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Diamictite and Ijolite Definition


Ijolite and Diamictite Definition


Definition

Definition
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   
Ijolite is an intrusive igneous rock which is composed mainly of nepheline and an alkali pyroxene, usually aegirine-augite   

History
  
  

Origin
Southern Mongolia   
Finland, Europe   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek dia through and meiktós or mixed   
From the first syllable of the Finnish words Ii-vaara, Iijoki, &c. commonly used geographical names in Finland, and the Gr. Xiflos, a stone   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Diamictite and Ijolite

The general Diamictite and Ijolite 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, Ijolite is an intrusive igneous rock which is composed mainly of nepheline and an alkali pyroxene, usually aegirine-augite. Along with definition of Diamictite and Ijolite, get to know about Properties of Diamictite and Ijolite. Get to know more information about Diamictite and Ijolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Diamictite and Ijolite

The history of Diamictite and Ijolite 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 Ijolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diamictite and Ijolite

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

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