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Diatomite and Greywacke Definition


Greywacke and Diatomite Definition


Definition

Definition
Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth   
Greywacke is defined as a dark coarse-grained sandstone rock which contains more than 15 per cent clay   

History
  
  

Origin
Germany   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From diatom + -ite1   
From German Grauwacke, from grau grey + wacke   

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   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Diatomite and Greywacke

The general Diatomite and Greywacke definition can be stated as: Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth. On the other hand, Greywacke is defined as a dark coarse-grained sandstone rock which contains more than 15 per cent clay. Along with definition of Diatomite and Greywacke, get to know about Properties of Diatomite and Greywacke. Get to know more information about Diatomite and Greywacke origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Diatomite and Greywacke

The history of Diatomite and Greywacke 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 Greywacke Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diatomite and Greywacke

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

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