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Diamictite and Scoria Definition


Scoria 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   
Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities   

History
  
  

Origin
Southern Mongolia   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek dia through and meiktós or mixed   
From late Middle English (denoting slag from molten metal), from Greek skōria refuse, from skōr dung   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

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

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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.

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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.

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