Picrite and Diatomite Definition

Definition of Picrite and Diatomite

The general Picrite and Diatomite 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, Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth. Along with definition of Picrite and Diatomite, get to know about Properties of Picrite and Diatomite. Get to know more information about Picrite and Diatomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Picrite and Diatomite

The history of Picrite 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.

Picrite and Diatomite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Picrite and Diatomite

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

For Picrite,

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

For Diatomite,

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