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Diatomite and Claystone Definition


Claystone and Diatomite Definition


Definition

Definition
Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth   
Claystone is a fine-grained, dark gray to pink sedimentary rock which mainly consists of compacted and hardened clay   

History
  
  

Origin
Germany   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From diatom + -ite1   
From English clay and stone as the rock contains more amount of clay   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Diatomite and Claystone

The general Diatomite and Claystone definition can be stated as: Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth. On the other hand, Claystone is a fine-grained, dark gray to pink sedimentary rock which mainly consists of compacted and hardened clay. Along with definition of Diatomite and Claystone, get to know about Properties of Diatomite and Claystone. Get to know more information about Diatomite and Claystone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Diatomite and Claystone

The history of Diatomite and Claystone 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 Claystone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diatomite and Claystone

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

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