Carbonatite and Phyllite Definition

Definition of Carbonatite and Phyllite

The general Carbonatite and Phyllite 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, Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. Along with definition of Carbonatite and Phyllite, get to know about Properties of Carbonatite and Phyllite. Get to know more information about Carbonatite and Phyllite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Carbonatite and Phyllite

The history of Carbonatite and Phyllite 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 Phyllite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Carbonatite and Phyllite

Along with Carbonatite and Phyllite definition, know more about the etymology of Carbonatite and Phyllite. Etymology of Carbonatite and Phyllite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Carbonatite and Formation of Phyllite. The etymology of Carbonatite is From any intrusive igneous rock, having a majority of carbonate minerals while that of Phyllite 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 Phyllite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Carbonatite and Phyllite 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 Phyllite,

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