Argillite and Mudstone Definition

Definition of Argillite and Mudstone

The general Argillite and Mudstone 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, Mudstone is a fine-grained, dark gray sedimentary rock, which is formed from silt and clay and is similar to shale but has less laminations. Along with definition of Argillite and Mudstone, get to know about Properties of Argillite and Mudstone. Get to know more information about Argillite and Mudstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Argillite and Mudstone

The history of Argillite and Mudstone 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 Mudstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Argillite and Mudstone

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

For Argillite,

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

For Mudstone,

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