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Diamictite and Itacolumite Definition


Itacolumite 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   
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips   

History
  
  

Origin
Southern Mongolia   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek dia through and meiktós or mixed   
From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Diamictite and Itacolumite

The general Diamictite and Itacolumite 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, A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. Along with definition of Diamictite and Itacolumite, get to know about Properties of Diamictite and Itacolumite. Get to know more information about Diamictite and Itacolumite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Diamictite and Itacolumite

The history of Diamictite and Itacolumite 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 Itacolumite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diamictite and Itacolumite

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

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