Argillite and Ganister Definition

Definition of Argillite and Ganister

The general Argillite and Ganister 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, A ganister is a hard, fine-grained quartzose sandstone or orthoquartzite which is basically used in the manufacture of silica brick typically used to line furnaces and is a type of sedimentary rocks.. Along with definition of Argillite and Ganister, get to know about Properties of Argillite and Ganister. Get to know more information about Argillite and Ganister origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Argillite and Ganister

The history of Argillite and Ganister 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 Ganister Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Argillite and Ganister

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

For Argillite,

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

For Ganister,

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