Argillite and Pseudotachylite Definition

Definition of Argillite and Pseudotachylite

The general Argillite and Pseudotachylite 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, Very fine grained fault rock which is composed of glassy matrix that often contains inclusions of wall-rock fragments.. Along with definition of Argillite and Pseudotachylite, get to know about Properties of Argillite and Pseudotachylite. Get to know more information about Argillite and Pseudotachylite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Argillite and Pseudotachylite

The history of Argillite and Pseudotachylite 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 Pseudotachylite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Argillite and Pseudotachylite

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

For Argillite,

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

For Pseudotachylite,

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