Diamictite and Nephelinite Definition

Definition of Diamictite and Nephelinite

The general Diamictite and Nephelinite 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, Nephelinite is a fine-grained or aphanitic igneous rock made up almost entirely of nepheline and clinopyroxene (variety augite).. Along with definition of Diamictite and Nephelinite, get to know about Properties of Diamictite and Nephelinite. Get to know more information about Diamictite and Nephelinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diamictite and Nephelinite

The history of Diamictite and Nephelinite 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 Nephelinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diamictite and Nephelinite

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

For Diamictite,

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

For Nephelinite,

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