Argillite and Novaculite Definition

Definition of Argillite and Novaculite

The general Argillite and Novaculite 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, Novaculite is a dense, hard, fine-grained, siliceous metamorpic rock which is a type of chert that breaks with conchoidal fracture. Along with definition of Argillite and Novaculite, get to know about Properties of Argillite and Novaculite. Get to know more information about Argillite and Novaculite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Argillite and Novaculite

The history of Argillite and Novaculite 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 Novaculite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Argillite and Novaculite

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

For Argillite,

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

For Novaculite,

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