Wackestone and Argillite Definition

Definition of Wackestone and Argillite

The general Wackestone and Argillite definition can be stated as: A carbonate rock which is matrix supported and contains over 10% allochems in a carbonate mud matrix.. On the other hand, 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. Along with definition of Wackestone and Argillite, get to know about Properties of Wackestone and Argillite. Get to know more information about Wackestone and Argillite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Wackestone and Argillite

The history of Wackestone and Argillite 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.

Wackestone and Argillite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Wackestone and Argillite

Along with Wackestone and Argillite definition, know more about the etymology of Wackestone and Argillite. Etymology of Wackestone and Argillite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Wackestone and Formation of Argillite. The etymology of Wackestone is From the English mud and stone, from low German mudde and stainaz while that of Argillite is From the English mud and stone, from low German mudde and stainaz. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Wackestone and Argillite belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Wackestone and Argillite are listed below.

For Wackestone,

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

For Argillite,

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