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Sandstone and Diatomite Definition


Diatomite and Sandstone Definition


Definition

Definition
Sandstone is defined as a rock which is composed of sand-sized grains of various minerals mostly of uniform size and often are smooth and rounded   
Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Germany   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its composition, sand and stone   
From diatom + -ite1   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Sandstone and Diatomite

The general Sandstone and Diatomite definition can be stated as: Sandstone is defined as a rock which is composed of sand-sized grains of various minerals mostly of uniform size and often are smooth and rounded. On the other hand, Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth. Along with definition of Sandstone and Diatomite, get to know about Properties of Sandstone and Diatomite. Get to know more information about Sandstone and Diatomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Sandstone and Diatomite

The history of Sandstone 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.

Sandstone and Diatomite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sandstone and Diatomite

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

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