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Argillite and Greenschist Definition


Greenschist 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   
Greenschist is a metamorphic rock that is formed under lowest temperatures and pressures and is usually produced by regional metamorphism   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Latin Argilla (clay) and -ite in English which became agrilla+ -ite = Argillite   
From minerals such as chlorite, serpentine, and epidote, and platy minerals such as muscovite and platy serpentine which are green in color   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Argillite and Greenschist

The general Argillite and Greenschist 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, Greenschist is a metamorphic rock that is formed under lowest temperatures and pressures and is usually produced by regional metamorphism. Along with definition of Argillite and Greenschist, get to know about Properties of Argillite and Greenschist. Get to know more information about Argillite and Greenschist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Argillite and Greenschist

The history of Argillite and Greenschist 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 Greenschist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Argillite and Greenschist

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

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