Icelandite and Diamictite Definition

Definition of Icelandite and Diamictite

The general Icelandite and Diamictite definition can be stated as: Icelandite belongs to volcanic igneous rocks which is rich in iron and belongs to andesite rock. 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 Icelandite and Diamictite, get to know about Properties of Icelandite and Diamictite. Get to know more information about Icelandite and Diamictite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Icelandite and Diamictite

The history of Icelandite 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.

Icelandite and Diamictite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Icelandite and Diamictite

Along with Icelandite and Diamictite definition, know more about the etymology of Icelandite and Diamictite. Etymology of Icelandite and Diamictite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Icelandite and Formation of Diamictite. The etymology of Icelandite is From its origin place near Cenozoic volcano near the parsonage Þingmúli in East Iceland while that of Diamictite is From its origin place near Cenozoic volcano near the parsonage Þingmúli in East Iceland. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Icelandite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Diamictite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Icelandite and Diamictite are listed below.

For Icelandite,

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

For Diamictite,

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