Argillite and Teschenite Definition

Definition of Argillite and Teschenite

The general Argillite and Teschenite 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, Teschenite is coarse- to fine-grained, dark-coloured intrusive igneous rock that usually occurs in sills, dikes and irregular masses and is always altered to some extent. Along with definition of Argillite and Teschenite, get to know about Properties of Argillite and Teschenite. Get to know more information about Argillite and Teschenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Argillite and Teschenite

The history of Argillite and Teschenite 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 Teschenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Argillite and Teschenite

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

For Argillite,

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

For Teschenite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock