Diamictite and Trachyandesite Definition

Definition of Diamictite and Trachyandesite

The general Diamictite and Trachyandesite 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, Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. Along with definition of Diamictite and Trachyandesite, get to know about Properties of Diamictite and Trachyandesite. Get to know more information about Diamictite and Trachyandesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diamictite and Trachyandesite

The history of Diamictite and Trachyandesite 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 Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diamictite and Trachyandesite

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

For Diamictite,

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

For Trachyandesite,

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