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Diatomite and Mangerite Definition


Mangerite and Diatomite Definition


Definition

Definition
Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth   
Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite   

History
  
  

Origin
Germany   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From diatom + -ite1   
Not Available   

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, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Diatomite and Mangerite

The general Diatomite and Mangerite definition can be stated as: Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth. On the other hand, Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. Along with definition of Diatomite and Mangerite, get to know about Properties of Diatomite and Mangerite. Get to know more information about Diatomite and Mangerite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Diatomite and Mangerite

The history of Diatomite and Mangerite 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 Mangerite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diatomite and Mangerite

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

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