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Mudstone and Argillite Definition


Argillite and Mudstone Definition


Definition

Definition
Mudstone is a fine-grained, dark gray sedimentary rock, which is formed from silt and clay and is similar to shale but has less laminations   
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
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the English mud and stone, from low German mudde and stainaz   
From Latin Argilla (clay) and -ite in English which became agrilla+ -ite = Argillite   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Mudstone and Argillite

The general Mudstone and Argillite definition can be stated as: Mudstone is a fine-grained, dark gray sedimentary rock, which is formed from silt and clay and is similar to shale but has less laminations. 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 Mudstone and Argillite, get to know about Properties of Mudstone and Argillite. Get to know more information about Mudstone and Argillite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Mudstone and Argillite

The history of Mudstone 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.

Mudstone and Argillite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mudstone and Argillite

Along with Mudstone and Argillite definition, know more about the etymology of Mudstone and Argillite. Etymology of Mudstone and Argillite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Mudstone and Formation of Argillite. The etymology of Mudstone is From the English mud and stone, from low German mudde and stainaz while that of Argillite is From the English mud and stone, from low German mudde and stainaz. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Mudstone and Argillite belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Mudstone and Argillite are listed below.

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