Soapstone and Diatomite Definition

Definition of Soapstone and Diatomite

The general Soapstone and Diatomite definition can be stated as: It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc. On the other hand, Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth. Along with definition of Soapstone and Diatomite, get to know about Properties of Soapstone and Diatomite. Get to know more information about Soapstone and Diatomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Soapstone and Diatomite

The history of Soapstone 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.

Soapstone and Diatomite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Soapstone and Diatomite

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

For Soapstone,

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

For Diatomite,

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