Mudstone and Theralite Definition

Definition of Mudstone and Theralite

The general Mudstone and Theralite 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, Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. Along with definition of Mudstone and Theralite, get to know about Properties of Mudstone and Theralite. Get to know more information about Mudstone and Theralite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Mudstone and Theralite

The history of Mudstone and Theralite 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 Theralite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mudstone and Theralite

Along with Mudstone and Theralite definition, know more about the etymology of Mudstone and Theralite. Etymology of Mudstone and Theralite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Mudstone and Formation of Theralite. The etymology of Mudstone is From the English mud and stone, from low German mudde and stainaz while that of Theralite 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 belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Theralite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Mudstone and Theralite are listed below.

For Mudstone,

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

For Theralite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock