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Diatomite and Shonkinite Definition


Shonkinite and Diatomite Definition


Definition

Definition
Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth   
Shonkinite is a rare, dark-coloured and intrusive igneous rock which contains augite and orthoclase feldspar as its primary constituents   

History
  
  

Origin
Germany   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From diatom + -ite1   
From the name of Shonkin Sag ranges in the Highwood Mountains of north-central Montana, US   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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 Shonkinite

The general Diatomite and Shonkinite definition can be stated as: Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth. On the other hand, Shonkinite is a rare, dark-coloured and intrusive igneous rock which contains augite and orthoclase feldspar as its primary constituents. Along with definition of Diatomite and Shonkinite, get to know about Properties of Diatomite and Shonkinite. Get to know more information about Diatomite and Shonkinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Diatomite and Shonkinite

The history of Diatomite and Shonkinite 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 Shonkinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diatomite and Shonkinite

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

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