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Diamictite and Variolite Definition


Variolite 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   
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   

History
  
  

Origin
Southern Mongolia   
France   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek dia through and meiktós or mixed   
From Latin varius, speckled, variegated   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Opaque Rock   

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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.

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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.

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