Argillite and Metapelite Definition

Definition of Argillite and Metapelite

The general Argillite and Metapelite 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, Metapelite is an old and currently not widely used field geological term for a clay rich fine-grained clastic sediment or sedimentary rock, i.e. mud or a mudstone. Along with definition of Argillite and Metapelite, get to know about Properties of Argillite and Metapelite. Get to know more information about Argillite and Metapelite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Argillite and Metapelite

The history of Argillite and Metapelite 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 Metapelite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Argillite and Metapelite

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

For Argillite,

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

For Metapelite,

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