Argillite and Icelandite Definition

Definition of Argillite and Icelandite

The general Argillite and Icelandite 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, Icelandite belongs to volcanic igneous rocks which is rich in iron and belongs to andesite rock. Along with definition of Argillite and Icelandite, get to know about Properties of Argillite and Icelandite. Get to know more information about Argillite and Icelandite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Argillite and Icelandite

The history of Argillite and Icelandite 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 Icelandite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Argillite and Icelandite

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

For Argillite,

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

For Icelandite,

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