Diamictite and Jaspillite Definition

Definition of Diamictite and Jaspillite

The general Diamictite and Jaspillite 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, Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks. Along with definition of Diamictite and Jaspillite, get to know about Properties of Diamictite and Jaspillite. Get to know more information about Diamictite and Jaspillite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diamictite and Jaspillite

The history of Diamictite and Jaspillite 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 Jaspillite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diamictite and Jaspillite

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

For Diamictite,

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

For Jaspillite,

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