Argillite and Suevite Definition

Definition of Argillite and Suevite

The general Argillite and Suevite 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, During the impact melted material forming a breccia containing glass and crystal or lithic fragments together form Suevite rock.. Along with definition of Argillite and Suevite, get to know about Properties of Argillite and Suevite. Get to know more information about Argillite and Suevite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Argillite and Suevite

The history of Argillite and Suevite 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 Suevite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Argillite and Suevite

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

For Argillite,

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

For Suevite,

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