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Granite and Diatomite Definition


Diatomite and Granite Definition


Definition

Definition
Granite is a very hard, granular, crystalline igneous rock which consists mainly of quartz, mica, and feldspar and is often used as building stone   
Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Germany   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Italian granito, which means grained rock, from grano grain, and from Latin granum   
From diatom + -ite1   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Granite and Diatomite

The general Granite and Diatomite definition can be stated as: Granite is a very hard, granular, crystalline igneous rock which consists mainly of quartz, mica, and feldspar and is often used as building stone. On the other hand, Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth. Along with definition of Granite and Diatomite, get to know about Properties of Granite and Diatomite. Get to know more information about Granite and Diatomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Granite and Diatomite

The history of Granite 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.

Granite and Diatomite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granite and Diatomite

Along with Granite and Diatomite definition, know more about the etymology of Granite and Diatomite. Etymology of Granite and Diatomite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Granite and Formation of Diatomite. The etymology of Granite is From Italian granito, which means grained rock, from grano grain, and from Latin granum while that of Diatomite is From Italian granito, which means grained rock, from grano grain, and from Latin granum. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Granite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Diatomite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Granite and Diatomite are listed below.

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