Diamictite and Travertine Definition

Definition of Diamictite and Travertine

The general Diamictite and Travertine 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, Travertine is a mineral consisting of layered calcium carbonate formed by deposition from spring waters. Along with definition of Diamictite and Travertine, get to know about Properties of Diamictite and Travertine. Get to know more information about Diamictite and Travertine origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diamictite and Travertine

The history of Diamictite and Travertine 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 Travertine Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diamictite and Travertine

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

For Diamictite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group:
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock

For Travertine,

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