Argillite and Limestone Definition

Definition of Argillite and Limestone

The general Argillite and Limestone 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, Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed mostly of calcite and aragonite, which are different crystal forms of calcium carbonate. Along with definition of Argillite and Limestone, get to know about Properties of Argillite and Limestone. Get to know more information about Argillite and Limestone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Argillite and Limestone

The history of Argillite and Limestone 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 Limestone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Argillite and Limestone

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

For Argillite,

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

For Limestone,

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