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Phonolite and Argillite Definition


Argillite and Phonolite Definition


Definition

Definition
Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic   
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 Greek meaning sounding stone because of the metallic sound it produces if an unfractured plate is hit   
From Latin Argilla (clay) and -ite in English which became agrilla+ -ite = Argillite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness 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 Phonolite and Argillite

The general Phonolite and Argillite definition can be stated as: Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic. 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 Phonolite and Argillite, get to know about Properties of Phonolite and Argillite. Get to know more information about Phonolite and Argillite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Phonolite and Argillite

The history of Phonolite 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.

Phonolite and Argillite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phonolite and Argillite

Along with Phonolite and Argillite definition, know more about the etymology of Phonolite and Argillite. Etymology of Phonolite and Argillite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Phonolite and Formation of Argillite. The etymology of Phonolite is From the Greek meaning sounding stone because of the metallic sound it produces if an unfractured plate is hit while that of Argillite is From the Greek meaning sounding stone because of the metallic sound it produces if an unfractured plate is hit. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Phonolite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Argillite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Phonolite and Argillite are listed below.

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