Lherzolite and Argillite Definition

Definition of Lherzolite and Argillite

The general Lherzolite and Argillite definition can be stated as: Lherzolite is a type of ultramafic igneous rock which contains essential olivine and clinopyroxene and orthopyroxene in equal proportions. 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 Lherzolite and Argillite, get to know about Properties of Lherzolite and Argillite. Get to know more information about Lherzolite and Argillite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Lherzolite and Argillite

The history of Lherzolite 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.

Lherzolite and Argillite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Lherzolite and Argillite

Along with Lherzolite and Argillite definition, know more about the etymology of Lherzolite and Argillite. Etymology of Lherzolite and Argillite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Lherzolite and Formation of Argillite. The etymology of Lherzolite is From the Lherz Massif, an alpine peridotite complex, at Étang de Lers, near Massat in the French Pyrenees; Lherz is the archaic spelling of this location while that of Argillite is From the Lherz Massif, an alpine peridotite complex, at Étang de Lers, near Massat in the French Pyrenees; Lherz is the archaic spelling of this location. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Lherzolite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Argillite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Lherzolite and Argillite are listed below.

For Lherzolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• 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