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Diatomite and Gritstone Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth
Gritstone or grit is a hard, coarse-grained, siliceous sandstone
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Germany
Pennines, England
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
J.J. Ferber
1.3 Etymology
From diatom + -ite1
From Grit + Stone
1.4 Class
Sedimentary Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Diatomite and Gritstone

The general Diatomite and Gritstone definition can be stated as: Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth. On the other hand, Gritstone or grit is a hard, coarse-grained, siliceous sandstone. Along with definition of Diatomite and Gritstone, get to know about Properties of Diatomite and Gritstone. Get to know more information about Diatomite and Gritstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diatomite and Gritstone

The history of Diatomite and Gritstone 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 Gritstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diatomite and Gritstone

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

For Diatomite,

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

For Gritstone,

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