Blue Granite and Argillite Definition

Definition of Blue Granite and Argillite

The general Blue Granite and Argillite definition can be stated as: Blue Granite is an igneous rock and a variety of Larvikite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized blue crystals of feldspar. On the other hand, 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. Along with definition of Blue Granite and Argillite, get to know about Properties of Blue Granite and Argillite. Get to know more information about Blue Granite and Argillite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Blue Granite and Argillite

The history of Blue Granite and Argillite 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.

Blue Granite and Argillite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Blue Granite and Argillite

Along with Blue Granite and Argillite definition, know more about the etymology of Blue Granite and Argillite. Etymology of Blue Granite and Argillite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Blue Granite and Formation of Argillite. The etymology of Blue Granite is From the color of rock, Blue while that of Argillite is From the color of rock, Blue. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Blue Granite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Argillite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Blue Granite and Argillite are listed below.

For Blue Granite,

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

For Argillite,

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