Argillite and Rhomb Porphyry Definition

Definition of Argillite and Rhomb Porphyry

The general Argillite and Rhomb Porphyry 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, Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts. Along with definition of Argillite and Rhomb Porphyry, get to know about Properties of Argillite and Rhomb Porphyry. Get to know more information about Argillite and Rhomb Porphyry origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Argillite and Rhomb Porphyry

The history of Argillite and Rhomb Porphyry 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 Rhomb Porphyry Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Argillite and Rhomb Porphyry

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

For Argillite,

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

For Rhomb Porphyry,

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