Argillite and Adamellite Definition

Definition of Argillite and Adamellite

The general Argillite and Adamellite definition can be stated as: 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. On the other hand, Adamellite is a coarse-grained porphyritic igneous rock, a variety of Monzogranite and dominated by phenocrysts of orthoclase in a granular groundmass of perthite, plagioclase and quartz. Along with definition of Argillite and Adamellite, get to know about Properties of Argillite and Adamellite. Get to know more information about Argillite and Adamellite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Argillite and Adamellite

The history of Argillite and Adamellite 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.

Argillite and Adamellite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Argillite and Adamellite

Along with Argillite and Adamellite definition, know more about the etymology of Argillite and Adamellite. Etymology of Argillite and Adamellite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Argillite and Formation of Adamellite. The etymology of Argillite is From Latin Argilla (clay) and -ite in English which became agrilla+ -ite = Argillite while that of Adamellite is From Latin Argilla (clay) and -ite in English which became agrilla+ -ite = Argillite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Argillite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Adamellite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Argillite and Adamellite are listed below.

For Argillite,

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

For Adamellite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock