Diamictite and Jasperoid Definition

Definition of Diamictite and Jasperoid

The general Diamictite and Jasperoid 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, Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks. Along with definition of Diamictite and Jasperoid, get to know about Properties of Diamictite and Jasperoid. Get to know more information about Diamictite and Jasperoid origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diamictite and Jasperoid

The history of Diamictite and Jasperoid 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 Jasperoid Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diamictite and Jasperoid

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

For Diamictite,

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

For Jasperoid,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock