Epidosite and Argillite Definition

Definition of Epidosite and Argillite

The general Epidosite and Argillite definition can be stated as: Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. 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 Epidosite and Argillite, get to know about Properties of Epidosite and Argillite. Get to know more information about Epidosite and Argillite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Epidosite and Argillite

The history of Epidosite 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.

Epidosite and Argillite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Epidosite and Argillite

Along with Epidosite and Argillite definition, know more about the etymology of Epidosite and Argillite. Etymology of Epidosite and Argillite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Epidosite and Formation of Argillite. The etymology of Epidosite is not available while that of Argillite is not available. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Epidosite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Argillite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Epidosite and Argillite are listed below.

For Epidosite,

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