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Argillite and Granulite Definition


Granulite and Argillite Definition


Definition

Definition
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   
Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Central Europe   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Latin Argilla (clay) and -ite in English which became agrilla+ -ite = Argillite   
From Latin granulum, a little grain or fine grained   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Argillite and Granulite

The general Argillite and Granulite 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, Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.. Along with definition of Argillite and Granulite, get to know about Properties of Argillite and Granulite. Get to know more information about Argillite and Granulite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Argillite and Granulite

The history of Argillite and Granulite 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 Granulite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Argillite and Granulite

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

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