Diamictite and Pantellerite Definition

Definition of Diamictite and Pantellerite

The general Diamictite and Pantellerite 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, Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite. Along with definition of Diamictite and Pantellerite, get to know about Properties of Diamictite and Pantellerite. Get to know more information about Diamictite and Pantellerite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diamictite and Pantellerite

The history of Diamictite and Pantellerite 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 Pantellerite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diamictite and Pantellerite

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

For Diamictite,

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

For Pantellerite,

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