Argillite and Litchfieldite Definition

Definition of Argillite and Litchfieldite

The general Argillite and Litchfieldite 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, Litchfieldite is a rare igneous rock which is coarse-grained, foliated and a variety of nepheline syenite, sometimes also called as nepheline syenite gneiss or gneissic nepeheline syenite. Along with definition of Argillite and Litchfieldite, get to know about Properties of Argillite and Litchfieldite. Get to know more information about Argillite and Litchfieldite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Argillite and Litchfieldite

The history of Argillite and Litchfieldite 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 Litchfieldite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Argillite and Litchfieldite

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

For Argillite,

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

For Litchfieldite,

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