Talk:Diamictite

Hi, the description of "diamictite" given in this article resembles very closely that of a tillite. Are these terms used synonymous? In the european tradition a diamictite is rather defined by it's texture (structure), than by it's origin (like tillite is). Therefore the term diamictite may be used, when a rock looks very much like a tillite, but when it's origin is not quiet clear, or actually may very likely be different (pseudotillite), like some volcanic rocks deposited during a lahar. Greetings Geoz 21:49, 10 November 2007 (UTC)

Diamict/Diamictite
My understanding is that the term diamictite should refer only to lithified matrix-supported sediment (of whatever origin), and that the term "diamict" should refer to unlithified sediments with these characteristics. So I think the first image from Stolpe, Germany should be a diamict, and the other two images in the article are diamictites. Any comments?Jstuby (talk) 17:11, 11 February 2011 (UTC)


 * You are correct. The term diamictite is used for lithified, matrix-supported sediments. The term diamict is used for unlithified matrix-supported sediments. I have corrected the caption to reflect this distinction.Paul H. (talk) 12:04, 8 April 2012 (UTC)

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