Argillite and Serpentinite Definition

Definition of Argillite and Serpentinite

The general Argillite and Serpentinite 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, A hydration and metamorphic transformation of ultramafic rock from the Earth's mantle is called as serpentinization, a group of minerals is formed by serpentinization compose rock 'serpentinite'.. Along with definition of Argillite and Serpentinite, get to know about Properties of Argillite and Serpentinite. Get to know more information about Argillite and Serpentinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Argillite and Serpentinite

The history of Argillite and Serpentinite 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 Serpentinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Argillite and Serpentinite

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

For Argillite,

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

For Serpentinite,

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