Argillite and Harzburgite Definition

Definition of Argillite and Harzburgite

The general Argillite and Harzburgite 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, Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine. Along with definition of Argillite and Harzburgite, get to know about Properties of Argillite and Harzburgite. Get to know more information about Argillite and Harzburgite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Argillite and Harzburgite

The history of Argillite and Harzburgite 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 Harzburgite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Argillite and Harzburgite

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

For Argillite,

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

For Harzburgite,

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