Argillite and Oil shale Definition

Definition of Argillite and Oil shale

The general Argillite and Oil shale 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, Oil Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock from which oil is extracted. Along with definition of Argillite and Oil shale, get to know about Properties of Argillite and Oil shale. Get to know more information about Argillite and Oil shale origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Argillite and Oil shale

The history of Argillite and Oil shale 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 Oil shale Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Argillite and Oil shale

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

For Argillite,

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

For Oil shale,

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