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Argillite and Itacolumite Definition


Itacolumite 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   
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Latin Argilla (clay) and -ite in English which became agrilla+ -ite = Argillite   
From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary 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, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Argillite and Itacolumite

The general Argillite and Itacolumite 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, A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. Along with definition of Argillite and Itacolumite, get to know about Properties of Argillite and Itacolumite. Get to know more information about Argillite and Itacolumite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Argillite and Itacolumite

The history of Argillite and Itacolumite 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 Itacolumite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Argillite and Itacolumite

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

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