Argillite and Minette Definition

Definition of Argillite and Minette

The general Argillite and Minette 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, Minette is a variety of Lamprophyre and is porphyritic alkaline igneous rock which is mainly dominated by biotite and potassic feldspar. Along with definition of Argillite and Minette, get to know about Properties of Argillite and Minette. Get to know more information about Argillite and Minette origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Argillite and Minette

The history of Argillite and Minette 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 Minette Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Argillite and Minette

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

For Argillite,

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

For Minette,

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