Argillite and Gabbro Definition

Definition of Argillite and Gabbro

The general Argillite and Gabbro 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, Gabbro is an intrusive igneous rock which is chemically equivalent to plutonic Basalt. Along with definition of Argillite and Gabbro, get to know about Properties of Argillite and Gabbro. Get to know more information about Argillite and Gabbro origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Argillite and Gabbro

The history of Argillite and Gabbro 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 Gabbro Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Argillite and Gabbro

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

For Argillite,

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

For Gabbro,

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