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Diatomite and Hornblendite Definition


Hornblendite and Diatomite Definition


Definition

Definition
Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth   
Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock   

History
  
  

Origin
Germany   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From diatom + -ite1   
From German, Horn horn + blende   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Diatomite and Hornblendite

The general Diatomite and Hornblendite definition can be stated as: Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth. On the other hand, Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock. Along with definition of Diatomite and Hornblendite, get to know about Properties of Diatomite and Hornblendite. Get to know more information about Diatomite and Hornblendite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Diatomite and Hornblendite

The history of Diatomite and Hornblendite 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 Hornblendite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diatomite and Hornblendite

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

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