Argillite and Mangerite Definition

Definition of Argillite and Mangerite

The general Argillite and Mangerite 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, Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. Along with definition of Argillite and Mangerite, get to know about Properties of Argillite and Mangerite. Get to know more information about Argillite and Mangerite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Argillite and Mangerite

The history of Argillite and Mangerite 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 Mangerite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Argillite and Mangerite

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

For Argillite,

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

For Mangerite,

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