Diamictite and Shonkinite Definition

Definition of Diamictite and Shonkinite

The general Diamictite and Shonkinite 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, Shonkinite is a rare, dark-coloured and intrusive igneous rock which contains augite and orthoclase feldspar as its primary constituents. Along with definition of Diamictite and Shonkinite, get to know about Properties of Diamictite and Shonkinite. Get to know more information about Diamictite and Shonkinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diamictite and Shonkinite

The history of Diamictite and Shonkinite 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 Shonkinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diamictite and Shonkinite

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

For Diamictite,

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

For Shonkinite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock