Diatomite and Granophyre Definition

Definition of Diatomite and Granophyre

The general Diatomite and Granophyre definition can be stated as: Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth. On the other hand, Granophyre is a type of granitic rock which consists of intergrown feldspar and quartz crystals in a medium to fine grained groundmass. Along with definition of Diatomite and Granophyre, get to know about Properties of Diatomite and Granophyre. Get to know more information about Diatomite and Granophyre origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diatomite and Granophyre

The history of Diatomite and Granophyre 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 Granophyre Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diatomite and Granophyre

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

For Diatomite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Granophyre,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock