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Argillite and Hawaiite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 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
Hawaiite is volcanic rock that resembles basalt. It is an olivine basalt with intermediate composition between alkali olivine and mugearite
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Hawaii Islands
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Joseph Iddings
1.3 Etymology
From Latin Argilla (clay) and -ite in English which became agrilla+ -ite = Argillite
From Hawaii Islands
1.4 Class
Sedimentary Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Not Applicable
Volcanic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Opaque Rock

Definition of Argillite and Hawaiite

The general Argillite and Hawaiite 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, Hawaiite is volcanic rock that resembles basalt. It is an olivine basalt with intermediate composition between alkali olivine and mugearite. Along with definition of Argillite and Hawaiite, get to know about Properties of Argillite and Hawaiite. Get to know more information about Argillite and Hawaiite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Argillite and Hawaiite

The history of Argillite and Hawaiite 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 Hawaiite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Argillite and Hawaiite

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

For Argillite,

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

For Hawaiite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
  • Group: Volcanic
  • Other Categories: Opaque rock