Argillite and Pantellerite Definition

Definition of Argillite and Pantellerite

The general Argillite and Pantellerite 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, Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite. Along with definition of Argillite and Pantellerite, get to know about Properties of Argillite and Pantellerite. Get to know more information about Argillite and Pantellerite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Argillite and Pantellerite

The history of Argillite and Pantellerite 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 Pantellerite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Argillite and Pantellerite

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

For Argillite,

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

For Pantellerite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock