Amphibolite and Mudstone Definition

Definition of Amphibolite and Mudstone

The general Amphibolite and Mudstone definition can be stated as: Amphibolite can be defined as a granular metamorphic rock which mainly consist of hornblende and plagioclase. 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 Amphibolite and Mudstone, get to know about Properties of Amphibolite and Mudstone. Get to know more information about Amphibolite and Mudstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Amphibolite and Mudstone

The history of Amphibolite 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.

Amphibolite and Mudstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Amphibolite and Mudstone

Along with Amphibolite and Mudstone definition, know more about the etymology of Amphibolite and Mudstone. Etymology of Amphibolite and Mudstone gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Amphibolite and Formation of Mudstone. The etymology of Amphibolite is From Amphibole + -ite while that of Mudstone is From Amphibole + -ite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Amphibolite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Mudstone belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Amphibolite and Mudstone are listed below.

For Amphibolite,

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