Diamictite and Mangerite Definition

Definition of Diamictite and Mangerite

The general Diamictite and Mangerite 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, Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. Along with definition of Diamictite and Mangerite, get to know about Properties of Diamictite and Mangerite. Get to know more information about Diamictite and Mangerite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diamictite and Mangerite

The history of Diamictite and Mangerite 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 Mangerite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diamictite and Mangerite

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

For Diamictite,

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

For Mangerite,

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