Argillite and Evaporite Definition

Definition of Argillite and Evaporite

The general Argillite and Evaporite 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, A water-soluble mineral sediment resulting from concentration and crystallization by evaporation from an aqueous solution. Along with definition of Argillite and Evaporite, get to know about Properties of Argillite and Evaporite. Get to know more information about Argillite and Evaporite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Argillite and Evaporite

The history of Argillite and Evaporite 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 Evaporite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Argillite and Evaporite

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

For Argillite,

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

For Evaporite,

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