Soapstone and Diamictite Definition

Definition of Soapstone and Diamictite

The general Soapstone and Diamictite definition can be stated as: It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc. 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 Soapstone and Diamictite, get to know about Properties of Soapstone and Diamictite. Get to know more information about Soapstone and Diamictite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Soapstone and Diamictite

The history of Soapstone 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.

Soapstone and Diamictite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Soapstone and Diamictite

Along with Soapstone and Diamictite definition, know more about the etymology of Soapstone and Diamictite. Etymology of Soapstone and Diamictite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Soapstone and Formation of Diamictite. The etymology of Soapstone is From 17th century, because of its greasy feel and use like a soap while that of Diamictite is From 17th century, because of its greasy feel and use like a soap. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Soapstone belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Diamictite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Soapstone and Diamictite are listed below.

For Soapstone,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft 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