Argillite and Lamprophyre Definition

Definition of Argillite and Lamprophyre

The general Argillite and Lamprophyre 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, Lamprophyre is uncommon igneous rocks primarily occurring as dikes, lopoliths, laccoliths, stocks and small intrusions. Along with definition of Argillite and Lamprophyre, get to know about Properties of Argillite and Lamprophyre. Get to know more information about Argillite and Lamprophyre origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Argillite and Lamprophyre

The history of Argillite and Lamprophyre 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 Lamprophyre Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Argillite and Lamprophyre

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

For Argillite,

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

For Lamprophyre,

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