Argillite and Basaltic Trachyandesite Definition

Definition of Argillite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

The general Argillite and Basaltic Trachyandesite 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, Basaltic Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock which is a type of Basalt rock and is formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the Earth's surface. Along with definition of Argillite and Basaltic Trachyandesite, get to know about Properties of Argillite and Basaltic Trachyandesite. Get to know more information about Argillite and Basaltic Trachyandesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Argillite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

The history of Argillite and Basaltic Trachyandesite 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 Basaltic Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Argillite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

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

For Argillite,

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

For Basaltic Trachyandesite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock