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Andesite and Argillite Definition


Argillite and Andesite Definition


Definition

Definition
Andesite is a dark, fine-grained, brown or greyish intermediate volcanic rock which is a commonly found in lava   
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   

History
  
  

Origin
North America   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Andes mountains, where it is found in abundance   
From Latin Argilla (clay) and -ite in English which became agrilla+ -ite = Argillite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Andesite and Argillite

The general Andesite and Argillite definition can be stated as: Andesite is a dark, fine-grained, brown or greyish intermediate volcanic rock which is a commonly found in lava. 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 Andesite and Argillite, get to know about Properties of Andesite and Argillite. Get to know more information about Andesite and Argillite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Andesite and Argillite

The history of Andesite 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.

Andesite and Argillite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Andesite and Argillite

Along with Andesite and Argillite definition, know more about the etymology of Andesite and Argillite. Etymology of Andesite and Argillite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Andesite and Formation of Argillite. The etymology of Andesite is From Andes mountains, where it is found in abundance while that of Argillite is From Andes mountains, where it is found in abundance. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Andesite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Argillite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Andesite and Argillite are listed below.

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