Carbonatite and Argillite Definition

Definition of Carbonatite and Argillite

The general Carbonatite and Argillite definition can be stated as: Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals. 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 Carbonatite and Argillite, get to know about Properties of Carbonatite and Argillite. Get to know more information about Carbonatite and Argillite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Carbonatite and Argillite

The history of Carbonatite 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.

Carbonatite and Argillite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Carbonatite and Argillite

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

For Carbonatite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium 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