Diamictite and Scoria Definition

Definition of Diamictite and Scoria

The general Diamictite and Scoria 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, Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. Along with definition of Diamictite and Scoria, get to know about Properties of Diamictite and Scoria. Get to know more information about Diamictite and Scoria origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diamictite and Scoria

The history of Diamictite and Scoria 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 Scoria Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diamictite and Scoria

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

For Diamictite,

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

For Scoria,

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