Phyllite and Hornfels Definition

Definition of Phyllite and Hornfels

The general Phyllite and Hornfels definition can be stated as: Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. On the other hand, Hornfels is a metamorphic rock formed by the contact between mudstone or other clay rich rock, and a hot igneous body, and represents a heat altered equivalent of the original rock. Along with definition of Phyllite and Hornfels, get to know about Properties of Phyllite and Hornfels. Get to know more information about Phyllite and Hornfels origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phyllite and Hornfels

The history of Phyllite and Hornfels 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.

Phyllite and Hornfels Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phyllite and Hornfels

Along with Phyllite and Hornfels definition, know more about the etymology of Phyllite and Hornfels. Etymology of Phyllite and Hornfels gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Phyllite and Formation of Hornfels. The etymology of Phyllite is From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1 while that of Hornfels is From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Phyllite and Hornfels belong to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Phyllite and Hornfels are listed below.

For Phyllite,

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

For Hornfels,

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