Diamictite and Mugearite Definition

Definition of Diamictite and Mugearite

The general Diamictite and Mugearite 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, Mugearite is a type of oligoclase bearing basalt, also comprising of olivine, apatite, and opaque oxides. Along with definition of Diamictite and Mugearite, get to know about Properties of Diamictite and Mugearite. Get to know more information about Diamictite and Mugearite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diamictite and Mugearite

The history of Diamictite and Mugearite 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 Mugearite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diamictite and Mugearite

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

For Diamictite,

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

For Mugearite,

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