Diamictite and Lherzolite Definition

Definition of Diamictite and Lherzolite

The general Diamictite and Lherzolite 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, Lherzolite is a type of ultramafic igneous rock which contains essential olivine and clinopyroxene and orthopyroxene in equal proportions. Along with definition of Diamictite and Lherzolite, get to know about Properties of Diamictite and Lherzolite. Get to know more information about Diamictite and Lherzolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diamictite and Lherzolite

The history of Diamictite and Lherzolite 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 Lherzolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diamictite and Lherzolite

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

For Diamictite,

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

For Lherzolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock