Argillite and Blue Granite Definition

Definition of Argillite and Blue Granite

The general Argillite and Blue Granite 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, Blue Granite is an igneous rock and a variety of Larvikite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized blue crystals of feldspar. Along with definition of Argillite and Blue Granite, get to know about Properties of Argillite and Blue Granite. Get to know more information about Argillite and Blue Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Argillite and Blue Granite

The history of Argillite and Blue Granite 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 Blue Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Argillite and Blue Granite

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

For Argillite,

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

For Blue Granite,

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