Argillite and Granophyre Definition

Definition of Argillite and Granophyre

The general Argillite and Granophyre 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, Granophyre is a type of granitic rock which consists of intergrown feldspar and quartz crystals in a medium to fine grained groundmass. Along with definition of Argillite and Granophyre, get to know about Properties of Argillite and Granophyre. Get to know more information about Argillite and Granophyre origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Argillite and Granophyre

The history of Argillite and Granophyre 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 Granophyre Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Argillite and Granophyre

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

For Argillite,

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

For Granophyre,

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