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Gneiss and Diamictite Definition


Diamictite and Gneiss Definition


Definition

Definition
Gneiss is a common and widely distributed type of rock formed by high-grade regional metamorphic processes from pre-existing formations that were originally either igneous or sedimentary rocks   
Diamictite is a sedimentary rock that consists of non-sorted to poorly sorted terrigenous sediment containing particles that range in size from clay to boulders, suspended in a matrix of mudstone or sandstone   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Southern Mongolia   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the Middle High German verb gneist (to spark; so called because the rock glitters)   
From Greek dia through and meiktós or mixed   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Gneiss and Diamictite

The general Gneiss and Diamictite definition can be stated as: Gneiss is a common and widely distributed type of rock formed by high-grade regional metamorphic processes from pre-existing formations that were originally either igneous or sedimentary rocks. On the other hand, Diamictite is a sedimentary rock that consists of non-sorted to poorly sorted terrigenous sediment containing particles that range in size from clay to boulders, suspended in a matrix of mudstone or sandstone. Along with definition of Gneiss and Diamictite, get to know about Properties of Gneiss and Diamictite. Get to know more information about Gneiss and Diamictite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Gneiss and Diamictite

The history of Gneiss and Diamictite 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.

Gneiss and Diamictite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Gneiss and Diamictite

Along with Gneiss and Diamictite definition, know more about the etymology of Gneiss and Diamictite. Etymology of Gneiss and Diamictite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Gneiss and Formation of Diamictite. The etymology of Gneiss is From the Middle High German verb gneist (to spark; so called because the rock glitters) while that of Diamictite is From the Middle High German verb gneist (to spark; so called because the rock glitters). The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Gneiss belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Diamictite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Gneiss and Diamictite are listed below.

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