Diamictite and Pyrolite Definition

Definition of Diamictite and Pyrolite

The general Diamictite and Pyrolite 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, Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt. Along with definition of Diamictite and Pyrolite, get to know about Properties of Diamictite and Pyrolite. Get to know more information about Diamictite and Pyrolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diamictite and Pyrolite

The history of Diamictite and Pyrolite 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 Pyrolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diamictite and Pyrolite

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

For Diamictite,

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

For Pyrolite,

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