Argillite and Alkali Feldspar Granite Definition

Definition of Argillite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

The general Argillite and Alkali Feldspar Granite definition can be stated as: Argillites are highly compact sedimentary or slightly metamorphosed rocks that consist largely or wholly of particles of clay or silt but lack the fissility of shale or the cleavage characteristic of slate. On the other hand, Alkali feldspar granite, also known as red granite, is a felsic igneous rock and a type of granite rich in the mineral potassium feldspar. Along with definition of Argillite and Alkali Feldspar Granite, get to know about Properties of Argillite and Alkali Feldspar Granite. Get to know more information about Argillite and Alkali Feldspar Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Argillite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

The history of Argillite and Alkali Feldspar Granite 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.

Argillite and Alkali Feldspar Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Argillite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

Along with Argillite and Alkali Feldspar Granite definition, know more about the etymology of Argillite and Alkali Feldspar Granite. Etymology of Argillite and Alkali Feldspar Granite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Argillite and Formation of Alkali Feldspar Granite. The etymology of Argillite is From Latin Argilla (clay) and -ite in English which became agrilla+ -ite = Argillite while that of Alkali Feldspar Granite is From Latin Argilla (clay) and -ite in English which became agrilla+ -ite = Argillite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Argillite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Alkali Feldspar Granite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Argillite and Alkali Feldspar Granite are listed below.

For Argillite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Alkali Feldspar Granite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock