Shale and Phyllite Definition

Definition of Shale and Phyllite

The general Shale and Phyllite definition can be stated as: Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed by the compaction of silt and clay-size mineral particles. On the other hand, Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. Along with definition of Shale and Phyllite, get to know about Properties of Shale and Phyllite. Get to know more information about Shale and Phyllite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shale and Phyllite

The history of Shale and Phyllite 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.

Shale and Phyllite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shale and Phyllite

Along with Shale and Phyllite definition, know more about the etymology of Shale and Phyllite. Etymology of Shale and Phyllite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Shale and Formation of Phyllite. The etymology of Shale is From German Schalstein laminated limestone, and Schalgebirge layer of stone in stratified rock. From Old English scealu in its base sense of- thing that divides or separate, while that of Phyllite is From German Schalstein laminated limestone, and Schalgebirge layer of stone in stratified rock. From Old English scealu in its base sense of- thing that divides or separate,. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Shale belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Phyllite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Shale and Phyllite are listed below.

For Shale,

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

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