Argillite and Borolanite Definition

Definition of Argillite and Borolanite

The general Argillite and Borolanite 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, Borolanite is a variety of Nepheline Syenite and belongs to igneous rocks and contains nepheline-alkali feldspar pseudomorphs which occur as conspicuous white spots in the dark rock matrix. Along with definition of Argillite and Borolanite, get to know about Properties of Argillite and Borolanite. Get to know more information about Argillite and Borolanite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Argillite and Borolanite

The history of Argillite and Borolanite 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 Borolanite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Argillite and Borolanite

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

For Argillite,

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

For Borolanite,

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