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Quartzite and Diamictite Definition


Diamictite and Quartzite Definition


Definition

Definition
Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone   
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
From quartz + -ite   
From Greek dia through and meiktós or mixed   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Quartzite and Diamictite

The general Quartzite and Diamictite definition can be stated as: Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. 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 Quartzite and Diamictite, get to know about Properties of Quartzite and Diamictite. Get to know more information about Quartzite and Diamictite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Quartzite and Diamictite

The history of Quartzite 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.

Quartzite and Diamictite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Quartzite and Diamictite

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

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