Diamictite and Websterite Definition

Definition of Diamictite and Websterite

The general Diamictite and Websterite 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, Websterite is ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that consists of roughly equal proportions of orthopyroxene and clinopyroxene. It is a special type of pyroxenite.. Along with definition of Diamictite and Websterite, get to know about Properties of Diamictite and Websterite. Get to know more information about Diamictite and Websterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diamictite and Websterite

The history of Diamictite and Websterite 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 Websterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diamictite and Websterite

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

For Diamictite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock

For Websterite,

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