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Granulite and Argillite Definition


Argillite and Granulite Definition


Definition

Definition
Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.   
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   

History
  
  

Origin
Central Europe   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Latin granulum, a little grain or fine grained   
From Latin Argilla (clay) and -ite in English which became agrilla+ -ite = Argillite   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Granulite and Argillite

The general Granulite and Argillite definition can be stated as: Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.. 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 Granulite and Argillite, get to know about Properties of Granulite and Argillite. Get to know more information about Granulite and Argillite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Granulite and Argillite

The history of Granulite 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.

Granulite and Argillite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granulite and Argillite

Along with Granulite and Argillite definition, know more about the etymology of Granulite and Argillite. Etymology of Granulite and Argillite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Granulite and Formation of Argillite. The etymology of Granulite is From Latin granulum, a little grain or fine grained while that of Argillite is From Latin granulum, a little grain or fine grained. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Granulite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Argillite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Granulite and Argillite are listed below.

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