Diamictite and Soapstone Definition

Definition of Diamictite and Soapstone

The general Diamictite and Soapstone 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, It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc. Along with definition of Diamictite and Soapstone, get to know about Properties of Diamictite and Soapstone. Get to know more information about Diamictite and Soapstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diamictite and Soapstone

The history of Diamictite and Soapstone 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 Soapstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diamictite and Soapstone

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

For Diamictite,

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

For Soapstone,

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