Argillite and Wehrlite Definition

Definition of Argillite and Wehrlite

The general Argillite and Wehrlite 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, Wehrlite is an ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that is a mixture of olivine and clinopyroxene. It is a subdivision of the peridotites. Along with definition of Argillite and Wehrlite, get to know about Properties of Argillite and Wehrlite. Get to know more information about Argillite and Wehrlite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Argillite and Wehrlite

The history of Argillite and Wehrlite 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 Wehrlite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Argillite and Wehrlite

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

For Argillite,

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

For Wehrlite,

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