Diamictite and Monzonite Definition

Definition of Diamictite and Monzonite

The general Diamictite and Monzonite 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, Monzonite is a granular igneous rock with composition between syenite and diorite and containing approximately equal amounts of orthoclase and plagioclase. Along with definition of Diamictite and Monzonite, get to know about Properties of Diamictite and Monzonite. Get to know more information about Diamictite and Monzonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diamictite and Monzonite

The history of Diamictite and Monzonite 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 Monzonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diamictite and Monzonite

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

For Diamictite,

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

For Monzonite,

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