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Diamictite and Vogesite Definition


Vogesite 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   
Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar   

History
  
  

Origin
Southern Mongolia   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek dia through and meiktós or mixed   
From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Diamictite and Vogesite

The general Diamictite and Vogesite 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, Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. Along with definition of Diamictite and Vogesite, get to know about Properties of Diamictite and Vogesite. Get to know more information about Diamictite and Vogesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Diamictite and Vogesite

The history of Diamictite and Vogesite 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 Vogesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diamictite and Vogesite

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

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