Talk:Diamictite
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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)
