Argillite and Flint Definition

Definition of Argillite and Flint

The general Argillite and Flint 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, Flint is a hard type of sedimentary rock that produces a small piece of burning material when hit by steel. Along with definition of Argillite and Flint, get to know about Properties of Argillite and Flint. Get to know more information about Argillite and Flint origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Argillite and Flint

The history of Argillite and Flint 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 Flint Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Argillite and Flint

Along with Argillite and Flint definition, know more about the etymology of Argillite and Flint. Etymology of Argillite and Flint gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Argillite and Formation of Flint. The etymology of Argillite is From Latin Argilla (clay) and -ite in English which became agrilla+ -ite = Argillite while that of Flint 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 and Flint belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Argillite and Flint are listed below.

For Argillite,

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

For Flint,

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