Argillite and Wackestone Definition

Definition of Argillite and Wackestone

The general Argillite and Wackestone 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, A carbonate rock which is matrix supported and contains over 10% allochems in a carbonate mud matrix.. Along with definition of Argillite and Wackestone, get to know about Properties of Argillite and Wackestone. Get to know more information about Argillite and Wackestone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Argillite and Wackestone

The history of Argillite and Wackestone 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 Wackestone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Argillite and Wackestone

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

For Argillite,

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

For Wackestone,

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