Hornblendite and Argillite Definition

Definition of Hornblendite and Argillite

The general Hornblendite and Argillite definition can be stated as: Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock. 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 Hornblendite and Argillite, get to know about Properties of Hornblendite and Argillite. Get to know more information about Hornblendite and Argillite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Hornblendite and Argillite

The history of Hornblendite 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.

Hornblendite and Argillite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Hornblendite and Argillite

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

For Hornblendite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse 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