Shonkinite and Diamictite Definition

Definition of Shonkinite and Diamictite

The general Shonkinite and Diamictite definition can be stated as: Shonkinite is a rare, dark-coloured and intrusive igneous rock which contains augite and orthoclase feldspar as its primary constituents. 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 Shonkinite and Diamictite, get to know about Properties of Shonkinite and Diamictite. Get to know more information about Shonkinite and Diamictite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shonkinite and Diamictite

The history of Shonkinite 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.

Shonkinite and Diamictite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shonkinite and Diamictite

Along with Shonkinite and Diamictite definition, know more about the etymology of Shonkinite and Diamictite. Etymology of Shonkinite and Diamictite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Shonkinite and Formation of Diamictite. The etymology of Shonkinite is From the name of Shonkin Sag ranges in the Highwood Mountains of north-central Montana, US while that of Diamictite is From the name of Shonkin Sag ranges in the Highwood Mountains of north-central Montana, US. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Shonkinite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Diamictite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Shonkinite and Diamictite are listed below.

For Shonkinite,

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