Argillite and Enderbite Definition

Definition of Argillite and Enderbite

The general Argillite and Enderbite 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, Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. Along with definition of Argillite and Enderbite, get to know about Properties of Argillite and Enderbite. Get to know more information about Argillite and Enderbite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Argillite and Enderbite

The history of Argillite and Enderbite 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 Enderbite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Argillite and Enderbite

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

For Argillite,

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

For Enderbite,

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