Diamictite and Metapelite Definition

Definition of Diamictite and Metapelite

The general Diamictite and Metapelite 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, Metapelite is an old and currently not widely used field geological term for a clay rich fine-grained clastic sediment or sedimentary rock, i.e. mud or a mudstone. Along with definition of Diamictite and Metapelite, get to know about Properties of Diamictite and Metapelite. Get to know more information about Diamictite and Metapelite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diamictite and Metapelite

The history of Diamictite and Metapelite 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 Metapelite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diamictite and Metapelite

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

For Diamictite,

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

For Metapelite,

• 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