Diabase and Argillite Definition

Definition of Diabase and Argillite

The general Diabase and Argillite definition can be stated as: Diabase is a fine-grained igneous rock which is composed mostly of pyroxene and 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 Diabase and Argillite, get to know about Properties of Diabase and Argillite. Get to know more information about Diabase and Argillite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diabase and Argillite

The history of Diabase 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.

Diabase and Argillite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diabase and Argillite

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

For Diabase,

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

For Argillite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group:
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock