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Diatomite and Arkose Definition


Arkose and Diatomite Definition


Definition

Definition
Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth   
Arkose is a sedimentary rock, specifically a type of sandstone containing at least 25% feldspar   

History
  
  

Origin
Germany   
France   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Alexandre Brongniart   

Etymology
From diatom + -ite1   
From Auvergne region of France used by a French geologist Alexandre Brongniart in 1826 who applied this term to some feldspathic sandstones   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Diatomite and Arkose

The general Diatomite and Arkose definition can be stated as: Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth. On the other hand, Arkose is a sedimentary rock, specifically a type of sandstone containing at least 25% feldspar. Along with definition of Diatomite and Arkose, get to know about Properties of Diatomite and Arkose. Get to know more information about Diatomite and Arkose origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Diatomite and Arkose

The history of Diatomite and Arkose 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.

Diatomite and Arkose Origin and Discoverer

Diatomite and Arkose definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Diatomite and Arkose. In this section, you will know about Diatomite and Arkose Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Diatomite is Germany whereas Origin of Arkose is France. It is interesting to know the name of Diatomite and Arkose discoverer. The Discoverer of Diatomite is Unknown and the discoverer of Arkose is Alexandre Brongniart.

Etymology of Diatomite and Arkose

Along with Diatomite and Arkose definition, know more about the etymology of Diatomite and Arkose. Etymology of Diatomite and Arkose gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Diatomite and Formation of Arkose. The etymology of Diatomite is From diatom + -ite1 while that of Arkose is From diatom + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Diatomite and Arkose belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Diatomite and Arkose are listed below.

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