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Diamictite and Quartzite Definition


Quartzite and Diamictite Definition


Definition

Definition
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   
Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone   

History
  
  

Origin
Southern Mongolia   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek dia through and meiktós or mixed   
From quartz + -ite   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Diamictite and Quartzite

The general Diamictite and Quartzite 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, Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. Along with definition of Diamictite and Quartzite, get to know about Properties of Diamictite and Quartzite. Get to know more information about Diamictite and Quartzite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Diamictite and Quartzite

The history of Diamictite and Quartzite 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 Quartzite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diamictite and Quartzite

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

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