Argillite and Kenyte Definition

Definition of Argillite and Kenyte

The general Argillite and Kenyte 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, Kenyte is a variety of porphyritic phonolite or trachyte rock with rhomb shaped phenocrysts of anorthoclase with variable olivine and augite in a glassy matrix. Along with definition of Argillite and Kenyte, get to know about Properties of Argillite and Kenyte. Get to know more information about Argillite and Kenyte origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Argillite and Kenyte

The history of Argillite and Kenyte 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 Kenyte Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Argillite and Kenyte

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

For Argillite,

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

For Kenyte,

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