Argillite and Charnockite Definition

Definition of Argillite and Charnockite

The general Argillite and Charnockite 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, Charnockite is a variety of granite containing minerals like orthopyroxene, quartz, and feldspar. Along with definition of Argillite and Charnockite, get to know about Properties of Argillite and Charnockite. Get to know more information about Argillite and Charnockite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Argillite and Charnockite

The history of Argillite and Charnockite 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 Charnockite Origin and Discoverer

Argillite and Charnockite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Argillite and Charnockite. In this section, you will know about Argillite and Charnockite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Argillite is Unknown whereas Origin of Charnockite is Tamil Nadu, India. It is interesting to know the name of Argillite and Charnockite discoverer. The Discoverer of Argillite is Unknown and the discoverer of Charnockite is T. H. Holland.

Etymology of Argillite and Charnockite

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

For Argillite,

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

For Charnockite,

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