Argillite and Tuff Definition

Definition of Argillite and Tuff

The general Argillite and Tuff 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, Tuff is a type of rock made of volcanic ash ejected from a vent during a volcanic eruption. Along with definition of Argillite and Tuff, get to know about Properties of Argillite and Tuff. Get to know more information about Argillite and Tuff origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Argillite and Tuff

The history of Argillite and Tuff 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 Tuff Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Argillite and Tuff

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

For Argillite,

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

For Tuff,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock