Picrite and Diamictite Definition

Definition of Picrite and Diamictite

The general Picrite and Diamictite definition can be stated as: Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine. 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 Picrite and Diamictite, get to know about Properties of Picrite and Diamictite. Get to know more information about Picrite and Diamictite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Picrite and Diamictite

The history of Picrite 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.

Picrite and Diamictite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Picrite and Diamictite

Along with Picrite and Diamictite definition, know more about the etymology of Picrite and Diamictite. Etymology of Picrite and Diamictite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Picrite and Formation of Diamictite. The etymology of Picrite is From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century while that of Diamictite is From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Picrite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Diamictite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Picrite and Diamictite are listed below.

For Picrite,

• 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:
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock