Travertine and Diatomite Definition

Definition of Travertine and Diatomite

The general Travertine and Diatomite definition can be stated as: Travertine is a mineral consisting of layered calcium carbonate formed by deposition from spring waters. On the other hand, Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth. Along with definition of Travertine and Diatomite, get to know about Properties of Travertine and Diatomite. Get to know more information about Travertine and Diatomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Travertine and Diatomite

The history of Travertine 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.

Travertine and Diatomite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Travertine and Diatomite

Along with Travertine and Diatomite definition, know more about the etymology of Travertine and Diatomite. Etymology of Travertine and Diatomite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Travertine and Formation of Diatomite. The etymology of Travertine is From Italian travertino a kind of building stone, from Tiburs, adjective from Tibur (Tivoli), in Italy while that of Diatomite is From Italian travertino a kind of building stone, from Tiburs, adjective from Tibur (Tivoli), in Italy. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Travertine and Diatomite belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Travertine and Diatomite are listed below.

For Travertine,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group:
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Diatomite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group:
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock