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Diamictite and Wackestone Definition


Wackestone 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   
A carbonate rock which is matrix supported and contains over 10% allochems in a carbonate mud matrix.   

History
  
  

Origin
Southern Mongolia   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek dia through and meiktós or mixed   
From the English mud and stone, from low German mudde and stainaz   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Diamictite and Wackestone

The general Diamictite and Wackestone 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, A carbonate rock which is matrix supported and contains over 10% allochems in a carbonate mud matrix.. Along with definition of Diamictite and Wackestone, get to know about Properties of Diamictite and Wackestone. Get to know more information about Diamictite and Wackestone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Diamictite and Wackestone

The history of Diamictite and Wackestone 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 Wackestone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diamictite and Wackestone

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

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