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Theralite and Diamictite Definition


Diamictite and Theralite Definition


Definition

Definition
Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline   
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   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Southern Mongolia   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek to pursue   
From Greek dia through and meiktós or mixed   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Theralite and Diamictite

The general Theralite and Diamictite definition can be stated as: Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. 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 Theralite and Diamictite, get to know about Properties of Theralite and Diamictite. Get to know more information about Theralite and Diamictite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Theralite and Diamictite

The history of Theralite 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.

Theralite and Diamictite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Theralite and Diamictite

Along with Theralite and Diamictite definition, know more about the etymology of Theralite and Diamictite. Etymology of Theralite and Diamictite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Theralite and Formation of Diamictite. The etymology of Theralite is From Greek to pursue while that of Diamictite is From Greek to pursue. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Theralite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Diamictite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Theralite and Diamictite are listed below.

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