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Diamictite and Oolite Definition


Oolite and Diamictite Definition


Definition

Definition
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   
Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite   

History
  
  

Origin
Southern Mongolia   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek dia through and meiktós or mixed   
From oo- + -lite, after German Oolit. A rock consisting of fine grains of carbonate of lime   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Diamictite and Oolite

The general Diamictite and Oolite 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, Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite. Along with definition of Diamictite and Oolite, get to know about Properties of Diamictite and Oolite. Get to know more information about Diamictite and Oolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Diamictite and Oolite

The history of Diamictite and Oolite 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 Oolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diamictite and Oolite

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

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