Argillite and Claystone Definition

Definition of Argillite and Claystone

The general Argillite and Claystone 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, Claystone is a fine-grained, dark gray to pink sedimentary rock which mainly consists of compacted and hardened clay. Along with definition of Argillite and Claystone, get to know about Properties of Argillite and Claystone. Get to know more information about Argillite and Claystone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Argillite and Claystone

The history of Argillite and Claystone 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 Claystone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Argillite and Claystone

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

For Argillite,

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

For Claystone,

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