Hornfels and Phyllite Definition

Definition of Hornfels and Phyllite

The general Hornfels and Phyllite definition can be stated as: Hornfels is a metamorphic rock formed by the contact between mudstone or other clay rich rock, and a hot igneous body, and represents a heat altered equivalent of the original rock. 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 Hornfels and Phyllite, get to know about Properties of Hornfels and Phyllite. Get to know more information about Hornfels and Phyllite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Hornfels and Phyllite

The history of Hornfels 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.

Hornfels and Phyllite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Hornfels and Phyllite

Along with Hornfels and Phyllite definition, know more about the etymology of Hornfels and Phyllite. Etymology of Hornfels and Phyllite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Hornfels and Formation of Phyllite. The etymology of Hornfels is From German which means hornstone while that of Phyllite is From German which means hornstone. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Hornfels and Phyllite belong to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Hornfels and Phyllite are listed below.

For Hornfels,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine 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