Diamictite and Phonolite Definition

Definition of Diamictite and Phonolite

The general Diamictite and Phonolite 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, Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic. Along with definition of Diamictite and Phonolite, get to know about Properties of Diamictite and Phonolite. Get to know more information about Diamictite and Phonolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diamictite and Phonolite

The history of Diamictite and Phonolite 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 Phonolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diamictite and Phonolite

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

For Diamictite,

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

For Phonolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock