Icelandite and Argillite Definition

Definition of Icelandite and Argillite

The general Icelandite and Argillite definition can be stated as: Icelandite belongs to volcanic igneous rocks which is rich in iron and belongs to andesite 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 Icelandite and Argillite, get to know about Properties of Icelandite and Argillite. Get to know more information about Icelandite and Argillite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Icelandite and Argillite

The history of Icelandite 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.

Icelandite and Argillite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Icelandite and Argillite

Along with Icelandite and Argillite definition, know more about the etymology of Icelandite and Argillite. Etymology of Icelandite and Argillite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Icelandite and Formation of Argillite. The etymology of Icelandite is From its origin place near Cenozoic volcano near the parsonage Þingmúli in East Iceland while that of Argillite is From its origin place near Cenozoic volcano near the parsonage Þingmúli in East Iceland. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Icelandite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Argillite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Icelandite and Argillite are listed below.

For Icelandite,

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