Diamictite and Latite Definition

Definition of Diamictite and Latite

The general Diamictite and Latite 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, Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. Along with definition of Diamictite and Latite, get to know about Properties of Diamictite and Latite. Get to know more information about Diamictite and Latite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diamictite and Latite

The history of Diamictite and Latite 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 Latite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diamictite and Latite

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

For Diamictite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group:
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock

For Latite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock