Argillite and Jasperoid Definition

Definition of Argillite and Jasperoid

The general Argillite and Jasperoid 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, Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks. Along with definition of Argillite and Jasperoid, get to know about Properties of Argillite and Jasperoid. Get to know more information about Argillite and Jasperoid origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Argillite and Jasperoid

The history of Argillite and Jasperoid 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 Jasperoid Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Argillite and Jasperoid

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

For Argillite,

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

For Jasperoid,

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