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Diatomite and Tephrite Definition


Tephrite and Diatomite Definition


Definition

Definition
Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth   
Tephrite is an aphanitic to porphyritic textured, volcanic igneous rock   

History
  
  

Origin
Germany   
Germany   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Van Tooren   

Etymology
From diatom + -ite1   
From Greek tephra, ashes from Indo-European base, to burn   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

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 Tephrite

The general Diatomite and Tephrite definition can be stated as: Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth. On the other hand, Tephrite is an aphanitic to porphyritic textured, volcanic igneous rock. Along with definition of Diatomite and Tephrite, get to know about Properties of Diatomite and Tephrite. Get to know more information about Diatomite and Tephrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Diatomite and Tephrite

The history of Diatomite and Tephrite 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 Tephrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diatomite and Tephrite

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

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