Argillite and Diabase Definition

Definition of Argillite and Diabase

The general Argillite and Diabase 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, Diabase is a fine-grained igneous rock which is composed mostly of pyroxene and feldspar. Along with definition of Argillite and Diabase, get to know about Properties of Argillite and Diabase. Get to know more information about Argillite and Diabase origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Argillite and Diabase

The history of Argillite and Diabase 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 Diabase Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Argillite and Diabase

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

For Argillite,

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

For Diabase,

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