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Greywacke and Greywacke Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Greywacke is defined as a dark coarse-grained sandstone rock which contains more than 15 per cent clay
Greywacke is defined as a dark coarse-grained sandstone rock which contains more than 15 per cent clay
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From German Grauwacke, from grau grey + wacke
From German Grauwacke, from grau grey + wacke
1.4 Class
Sedimentary Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Greywacke and Greywacke

The general Greywacke and Greywacke definition can be stated as: Greywacke is defined as a dark coarse-grained sandstone rock which contains more than 15 per cent clay. On the other hand, Greywacke is defined as a dark coarse-grained sandstone rock which contains more than 15 per cent clay. Along with definition of Greywacke and Greywacke, get to know about Properties of Greywacke and Greywacke. Get to know more information about Greywacke and Greywacke origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Greywacke and Greywacke

The history of Greywacke and Greywacke 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.

Greywacke and Greywacke Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Greywacke and Greywacke

Along with Greywacke and Greywacke definition, know more about the etymology of Greywacke and Greywacke. Etymology of Greywacke and Greywacke gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Greywacke and Formation of Greywacke. The etymology of Greywacke is From German Grauwacke, from grau grey + wacke while that of Greywacke is From German Grauwacke, from grau grey + wacke. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Greywacke and Greywacke belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Greywacke and Greywacke are listed below.

For Greywacke,

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

For Greywacke,

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