Argillite and Breccia Definition

Definition of Argillite and Breccia

The general Argillite and Breccia 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, Breccia is a rock consisting of angular fragments of stones which are cemented by finer calcareous material. Along with definition of Argillite and Breccia, get to know about Properties of Argillite and Breccia. Get to know more information about Argillite and Breccia origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Argillite and Breccia

The history of Argillite and Breccia 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 Breccia Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Argillite and Breccia

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

For Argillite,

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

For Breccia,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock