Diamictite and Variolite Definition

Definition of Diamictite and Variolite

The general Diamictite and Variolite 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, Variolites are a group of dark green basic igneous rocks which exhibit pale colored spots, or spherules, especially on weathered surfaces, that give them a pockmarked appearance. Along with definition of Diamictite and Variolite, get to know about Properties of Diamictite and Variolite. Get to know more information about Diamictite and Variolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diamictite and Variolite

The history of Diamictite and Variolite 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 Variolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diamictite and Variolite

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

For Diamictite,

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

For Variolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Opaque rock