Argillite and Skarn Definition

Definition of Argillite and Skarn

The general Argillite and Skarn 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, Skarns are formed during regional or contact metamorphism and from a variety of metasomatic processes involving fluids of magmatic, metamorphic, and/or marine origin. Along with definition of Argillite and Skarn, get to know about Properties of Argillite and Skarn. Get to know more information about Argillite and Skarn origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Argillite and Skarn

The history of Argillite and Skarn 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 Skarn Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Argillite and Skarn

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

For Argillite,

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

For Skarn,

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