Vogesite and Diamictite Definition

Definition of Vogesite and Diamictite

The general Vogesite and Diamictite definition can be stated as: Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. 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 Vogesite and Diamictite, get to know about Properties of Vogesite and Diamictite. Get to know more information about Vogesite and Diamictite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Vogesite and Diamictite

The history of Vogesite 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.

Vogesite and Diamictite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Vogesite and Diamictite

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

For Vogesite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, 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