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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

History

Origin
Southern Mongolia

Discoverer
Unknown

Etymology
From Greek dia through and meiktós or mixed

Class
Sedimentary Rocks

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock

Family

Group
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Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

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Define Diamictite

Diamictite is one of the important type of rocks. If we have to define Diamictite in general, 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. Diamictite comes under Sedimentary Rocks. All Sedimentary Rocks have similar properties and formation process. Along with Diamictite Definition, know more about the History of Diamictite, Etymology of Diamictite in next sections.

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