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Diatomite and Oil shale Definition


Oil shale and Diatomite Definition


Definition

Definition
Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth   
Oil Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock from which oil is extracted   

History
  
  

Origin
Germany   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From diatom + -ite1   
From Old English scealu in its base sense of thing that divides or separate   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft 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 Oil shale

The general Diatomite and Oil shale definition can be stated as: Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth. On the other hand, Oil Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock from which oil is extracted. Along with definition of Diatomite and Oil shale, get to know about Properties of Diatomite and Oil shale. Get to know more information about Diatomite and Oil shale origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Diatomite and Oil shale

The history of Diatomite and Oil shale 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 Oil shale Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diatomite and Oil shale

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

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