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Diamictite Rock



Definition
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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 0

History
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Origin
Southern Mongolia 0

Discoverer
Unknown 0

Etymology
From Greek dia through and meiktós or mixed 0

Class
Sedimentary Rocks 0

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock 0

Family
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Group
Not Applicable 0

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock 0

Texture
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Texture
Clastic 0

Color
Brown, Buff 0

Maintenance
Less 0

Durability
Durable 0

Water Resistant
No 0

Scratch Resistant
No 0

Stain Resistant
No 0

Wind Resistant
No 0

Acid Resistant
No 0

Appearance
Banded 0

Uses
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Architecture
0

Interior Uses
Decorative Aggregates, Interior Decoration 0

Exterior Uses
As Building Stone, Paving Stone 0

Other Architectural Uses
Curbing 0

Industry
0

Construction Industry
As Dimension Stone, Construction Aggregate, for Road Aggregate, Landscaping, Roadstone 0

Medical Industry
Not Yet Used 0

Antiquity Uses
Artifacts 0

Other Uses
0

Commercial Uses
Commemorative Tablets, Creating Artwork, Production of Lime 0

Types
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Types
Bedded Diamictite and Laminated Diamictite 0

Features
Host Rock for Lead, Is one of the oldest rock 0

Archaeological Significance
0

Monuments
Not Yet Used 0

Famous Monuments
Not Applicable 0

Sculpture
Not Yet Used 0

Famous Sculptures
Not Applicable 0

Pictographs
Used 0

Petroglyphs
Used 0

Figurines
Not Yet Used 0

Fossils
Present 0

Formation
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Formation
Diamictite is unevenly sorted terrigenous, non-calcareous sedimentary rock which forms due to weathering of mudstone and sandstone. 0

Composition
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Mineral Content
Calcite, Clay, Feldspar, Micas, Quartz 0

Compound Content
Not Available 0

Transformation
0

Metamorphism
No 0

Types of Metamorphism
Not Applicable 0

Weathering
Yes 0

Types of Weathering
Biological Weathering, Chemical Weathering 0

Erosion
Yes 0

Types of Erosion
Chemical Erosion, Coastal Erosion, Water Erosion 0

Properties
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Physical Properties
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Hardness
2-3 0

Grain Size
Coarse Grained 0

Fracture
Conchoidal to Uneven 0

Streak
Light to dark brown 0

Porosity
Highly Porous 0

Luster
Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous 0

Compressive Strength
Not Available 0

Cleavage
Not Available 0

Toughness
Not Available 0

Specific Gravity
4.3-5.0 0

Transparency
Opaque 0

Density
2.2-2.35 g/cm3 0

Thermal Properties
0

Specific Heat Capacity
0.75 kJ/Kg K 18

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant 0

Reserves
0

Deposits in Eastern Continents
0

Asia
China, India, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Russia 0

Africa
Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa 0

Europe
Austria, Denmark, Germany, Great Britain, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom 0

Others
Not Yet Found 0

Deposits in Western Continents
0

North America
Canada, USA 0

South America
Brazil, Venezuela 0

Deposits in Oceania Continent
0

Australia
New South Wales, New Zealand 0

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Information about Diamictite

Rocks are naturally occurring solids which are composed of minerals & have been used by humans since ages. From Stone Age, rocks are used for various purposes. Also, the metals and minerals found in rock play an important role in our life. Get to know all the Diamictite Uses. We have provided you with all information about Diamictite rock here. 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 is available in brown, buff colors. The streak of a rock is the color of powder produced when it is dragged across an unweathered surface. The streak of Diamictite is light to dark brown. Get to know more about Diamictite rock and characteristics of Diamictite rock in the next sections.

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