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Argillite and Lherzolite Definition


Lherzolite 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   
Lherzolite is a type of ultramafic igneous rock which contains essential olivine and clinopyroxene and orthopyroxene in equal proportions   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
France   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Latin Argilla (clay) and -ite in English which became agrilla+ -ite = Argillite   
From the Lherz Massif, an alpine peridotite complex, at Étang de Lers, near Massat in the French Pyrenees; Lherz is the archaic spelling of this location   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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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.

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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.

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