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Argillite and Trachyandesite Definition


Trachyandesite 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   
Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Indonesia   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Latin Argilla (clay) and -ite in English which became agrilla+ -ite = Argillite   
From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Argillite and Trachyandesite

The general Argillite and Trachyandesite 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, Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. Along with definition of Argillite and Trachyandesite, get to know about Properties of Argillite and Trachyandesite. Get to know more information about Argillite and Trachyandesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Argillite and Trachyandesite

The history of Argillite and Trachyandesite 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 Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Argillite and Trachyandesite

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

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