Diamictite and Phyllite Definition

Definition of Diamictite and Phyllite

The general Diamictite and Phyllite 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, Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. Along with definition of Diamictite and Phyllite, get to know about Properties of Diamictite and Phyllite. Get to know more information about Diamictite and Phyllite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diamictite and Phyllite

The history of Diamictite and Phyllite 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 Phyllite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diamictite and Phyllite

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

For Diamictite,

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

For Phyllite,

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