Argillite Definition

Argillite

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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

History

Origin

Discoverer

Unknown

Etymology

From Latin Argilla (clay) and -ite in English which became agrilla+ -ite = Argillite

Class

Sedimentary Rocks

Sub-Class

Durable Rock, Soft Rock

Family

Group

Other Categories

Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

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Define Argillite

Argillite is one of the important type of rocks. If we have to define Argillite in general, . Argillite comes under Sedimentary Rocks. All have similar properties and formation process. Along with Argillite Definition, know more about the History of Argillite, Etymology of Argillite in next sections.

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