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Diamictite and Schist Definition


Schist 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   
Schist is a medium grade metamorphic rock with medium to large, flat, sheet like grains in a preferred orientation   

History
  
  

Origin
Southern Mongolia   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek dia through and meiktós or mixed   
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Diamictite and Schist

The general Diamictite and Schist 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, Schist is a medium grade metamorphic rock with medium to large, flat, sheet like grains in a preferred orientation. Along with definition of Diamictite and Schist, get to know about Properties of Diamictite and Schist. Get to know more information about Diamictite and Schist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Diamictite and Schist

The history of Diamictite and Schist 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 Schist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diamictite and Schist

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

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