Argillite and Lherzolite Definition

Definition of Argillite and Lherzolite

The general Argillite and Lherzolite 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, Lherzolite is a type of ultramafic igneous rock which contains essential olivine and clinopyroxene and orthopyroxene in equal proportions. Along with definition of Argillite and Lherzolite, get to know about Properties of Argillite and Lherzolite. Get to know more information about Argillite and Lherzolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Argillite and Lherzolite

The history of Argillite and Lherzolite 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 Lherzolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Argillite and Lherzolite

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

For Argillite,

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

For Lherzolite,

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