Diatomite and Tuff Definition

Definition of Diatomite and Tuff

The general Diatomite and Tuff definition can be stated as: Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth. On the other hand, Tuff is a type of rock made of volcanic ash ejected from a vent during a volcanic eruption. Along with definition of Diatomite and Tuff, get to know about Properties of Diatomite and Tuff. Get to know more information about Diatomite and Tuff origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diatomite and Tuff

The history of Diatomite and Tuff 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 Tuff Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diatomite and Tuff

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

For Diatomite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Tuff,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock