Diamictite and Pegmatite Definition

Definition of Diamictite and Pegmatite

The general Diamictite and Pegmatite 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, Pegmatite rock is a holocrystalline, intrusive igneous rock which is composed of interlocking phaneritic crystals. Along with definition of Diamictite and Pegmatite, get to know about Properties of Diamictite and Pegmatite. Get to know more information about Diamictite and Pegmatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diamictite and Pegmatite

The history of Diamictite and Pegmatite 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 Pegmatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diamictite and Pegmatite

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

For Diamictite,

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

For Pegmatite,

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