Shale and Diamictite Definition

Definition of Shale and Diamictite

The general Shale and Diamictite definition can be stated as: Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed by the compaction of silt and clay-size mineral particles. 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 Shale and Diamictite, get to know about Properties of Shale and Diamictite. Get to know more information about Shale and Diamictite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shale and Diamictite

The history of Shale 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.

Shale and Diamictite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shale and Diamictite

Along with Shale and Diamictite definition, know more about the etymology of Shale and Diamictite. Etymology of Shale and Diamictite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Shale and Formation of Diamictite. The etymology of Shale is From German Schalstein laminated limestone, and Schalgebirge layer of stone in stratified rock. From Old English scealu in its base sense of- thing that divides or separate, while that of Diamictite is From German Schalstein laminated limestone, and Schalgebirge layer of stone in stratified rock. From Old English scealu in its base sense of- thing that divides or separate,. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Shale and Diamictite belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Shale and Diamictite are listed below.

For Shale,

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

For Diamictite,

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