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Mudstone and Diatomite Definition


Diatomite and Mudstone Definition


Definition

Definition
Mudstone is a fine-grained, dark gray sedimentary rock, which is formed from silt and clay and is similar to shale but has less laminations   
Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Germany   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the English mud and stone, from low German mudde and stainaz   
From diatom + -ite1   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Mudstone and Diatomite

The general Mudstone and Diatomite definition can be stated as: Mudstone is a fine-grained, dark gray sedimentary rock, which is formed from silt and clay and is similar to shale but has less laminations. On the other hand, Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth. Along with definition of Mudstone and Diatomite, get to know about Properties of Mudstone and Diatomite. Get to know more information about Mudstone and Diatomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Mudstone and Diatomite

The history of Mudstone 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.

Mudstone and Diatomite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mudstone and Diatomite

Along with Mudstone and Diatomite definition, know more about the etymology of Mudstone and Diatomite. Etymology of Mudstone and Diatomite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Mudstone and Formation of Diatomite. The etymology of Mudstone is From the English mud and stone, from low German mudde and stainaz while that of Diatomite is From the English mud and stone, from low German mudde and stainaz. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Mudstone and Diatomite belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Mudstone and Diatomite are listed below.

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