Felsite and Diatomite Definition

Definition of Felsite and Diatomite

The general Felsite and Diatomite definition can be stated as: Felsite is a very fine grained volcanic rock that may or may not contain larger crystals and light colored rock that typically requires petrographic examination or chemical analysis for more precise definition. On the other hand, Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth. Along with definition of Felsite and Diatomite, get to know about Properties of Felsite and Diatomite. Get to know more information about Felsite and Diatomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Felsite and Diatomite

The history of Felsite and Diatomite 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.

Felsite and Diatomite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Felsite and Diatomite

Along with Felsite and Diatomite definition, know more about the etymology of Felsite and Diatomite. Etymology of Felsite and Diatomite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Felsite and Formation of Diatomite. The etymology of Felsite is From English feldspar and -ite while that of Diatomite is From English feldspar and -ite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Felsite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Diatomite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Felsite and Diatomite are listed below.

For Felsite,

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

For Diatomite,

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