Amphibolite and Phyllite Definition

Definition of Amphibolite and Phyllite

The general Amphibolite and Phyllite 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, 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 Amphibolite and Phyllite, get to know about Properties of Amphibolite and Phyllite. Get to know more information about Amphibolite and Phyllite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Amphibolite and Phyllite

The history of Amphibolite 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.

Amphibolite and Phyllite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Amphibolite and Phyllite

Along with Amphibolite and Phyllite definition, know more about the etymology of Amphibolite and Phyllite. Etymology of Amphibolite and Phyllite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Amphibolite and Formation of Phyllite. The etymology of Amphibolite is From Amphibole + -ite while that of Phyllite 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 and Phyllite belong to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Amphibolite and Phyllite 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 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