Appinite and Argillite Definition

Definition of Appinite and Argillite

The general Appinite and Argillite definition can be stated as: Appinite is an igneous rock in which the crystals are so fine grained that individual minerals cannot be easily distinguished. 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 Appinite and Argillite, get to know about Properties of Appinite and Argillite. Get to know more information about Appinite and Argillite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Appinite and Argillite

The history of Appinite 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.

Appinite and Argillite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Appinite and Argillite

Along with Appinite and Argillite definition, know more about the etymology of Appinite and Argillite. Etymology of Appinite and Argillite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Appinite and Formation of Argillite. The etymology of Appinite is From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple while that of Argillite is From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Appinite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Argillite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Appinite and Argillite are listed below.

For Appinite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, 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