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Diatomite and Gneiss Definition


Gneiss and Diatomite Definition


Definition

Definition
Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth   
Gneiss is a common and widely distributed type of rock formed by high-grade regional metamorphic processes from pre-existing formations that were originally either igneous or sedimentary rocks   

History
  
  

Origin
Germany   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From diatom + -ite1   
From the Middle High German verb gneist (to spark; so called because the rock glitters)   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Metamorphic 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, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Diatomite and Gneiss

The general Diatomite and Gneiss definition can be stated as: Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth. On the other hand, Gneiss is a common and widely distributed type of rock formed by high-grade regional metamorphic processes from pre-existing formations that were originally either igneous or sedimentary rocks. Along with definition of Diatomite and Gneiss, get to know about Properties of Diatomite and Gneiss. Get to know more information about Diatomite and Gneiss origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Diatomite and Gneiss

The history of Diatomite and Gneiss 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 Gneiss Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diatomite and Gneiss

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

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