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Mangerite and Diamictite Definition


Diamictite and Mangerite Definition


Definition

Definition
Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite   
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
Not Available   
From Greek dia through and meiktós or mixed   

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, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Mangerite and Diamictite

The general Mangerite and Diamictite definition can be stated as: Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. 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 Mangerite and Diamictite, get to know about Properties of Mangerite and Diamictite. Get to know more information about Mangerite and Diamictite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Mangerite and Diamictite

The history of Mangerite 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.

Mangerite and Diamictite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mangerite and Diamictite

Along with Mangerite and Diamictite definition, know more about the etymology of Mangerite and Diamictite. Etymology of Mangerite and Diamictite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Mangerite and Formation of Diamictite. The etymology of Mangerite is not available while that of Diamictite is not available. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Mangerite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Diamictite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Mangerite and Diamictite are listed below.

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