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Argillite and Sandstone Definition


Sandstone and Argillite Definition


Definition

Definition
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   
Sandstone is defined as a rock which is composed of sand-sized grains of various minerals mostly of uniform size and often are smooth and rounded   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Latin Argilla (clay) and -ite in English which became agrilla+ -ite = Argillite   
From its composition, sand and stone   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Argillite and Sandstone

The general Argillite and Sandstone 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, Sandstone is defined as a rock which is composed of sand-sized grains of various minerals mostly of uniform size and often are smooth and rounded. Along with definition of Argillite and Sandstone, get to know about Properties of Argillite and Sandstone. Get to know more information about Argillite and Sandstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Argillite and Sandstone

The history of Argillite and Sandstone 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 Sandstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Argillite and Sandstone

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

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