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Suevite and Diatomite Definition


Diatomite and Suevite Definition


Definition

Definition
During the impact melted material forming a breccia containing glass and crystal or lithic fragments together form Suevite rock.   
Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth   

History
  
  

Origin
Canada, Germany   
Germany   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
No etymologies found   
From diatom + -ite1   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Suevite and Diatomite

The general Suevite and Diatomite definition can be stated as: During the impact melted material forming a breccia containing glass and crystal or lithic fragments together form Suevite rock.. On the other hand, Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth. Along with definition of Suevite and Diatomite, get to know about Properties of Suevite and Diatomite. Get to know more information about Suevite and Diatomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Suevite and Diatomite

The history of Suevite 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.

Suevite and Diatomite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Suevite and Diatomite

Along with Suevite and Diatomite definition, know more about the etymology of Suevite and Diatomite. Etymology of Suevite and Diatomite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Suevite and Formation of Diatomite. The etymology of Suevite is No etymologies found while that of Diatomite is No etymologies found. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Suevite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Diatomite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Suevite and Diatomite are listed below.

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