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Diamictite and Teschenite Definition


Teschenite 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   
Teschenite is coarse- to fine-grained, dark-coloured intrusive igneous rock that usually occurs in sills, dikes and irregular masses and is always altered to some extent   

History
  
  

Origin
Southern Mongolia   
Scotland   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek dia through and meiktós or mixed   
From its occurrence near Teschen. now known as Cieszyn, Pol., Scotland   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Diamictite and Teschenite

The general Diamictite and Teschenite 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, Teschenite is coarse- to fine-grained, dark-coloured intrusive igneous rock that usually occurs in sills, dikes and irregular masses and is always altered to some extent. Along with definition of Diamictite and Teschenite, get to know about Properties of Diamictite and Teschenite. Get to know more information about Diamictite and Teschenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Diamictite and Teschenite

The history of Diamictite and Teschenite 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 Teschenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diamictite and Teschenite

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

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