Argillite and Migmatite Definition

Definition of Argillite and Migmatite

The general Argillite and Migmatite 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, Migmatite is typically a granitic rock within a metamorphic host rock which is composed of two intermingled but distinguishable components. Along with definition of Argillite and Migmatite, get to know about Properties of Argillite and Migmatite. Get to know more information about Argillite and Migmatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Argillite and Migmatite

The history of Argillite and Migmatite 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 Migmatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Argillite and Migmatite

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

For Argillite,

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

For Migmatite,

• 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