Argillite and Travertine Definition

Definition of Argillite and Travertine

The general Argillite and Travertine 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, Travertine is a mineral consisting of layered calcium carbonate formed by deposition from spring waters. Along with definition of Argillite and Travertine, get to know about Properties of Argillite and Travertine. Get to know more information about Argillite and Travertine origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Argillite and Travertine

The history of Argillite and Travertine 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 Travertine Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Argillite and Travertine

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

For Argillite,

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

For Travertine,

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