Phyllite and Amphibolite Definition

Definition of Phyllite and Amphibolite

The general Phyllite and Amphibolite definition can be stated as: Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. On the other hand, Amphibolite can be defined as a granular metamorphic rock which mainly consist of hornblende and plagioclase. Along with definition of Phyllite and Amphibolite, get to know about Properties of Phyllite and Amphibolite. Get to know more information about Phyllite and Amphibolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phyllite and Amphibolite

The history of Phyllite and Amphibolite 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.

Phyllite and Amphibolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phyllite and Amphibolite

Along with Phyllite and Amphibolite definition, know more about the etymology of Phyllite and Amphibolite. Etymology of Phyllite and Amphibolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Phyllite and Formation of Amphibolite. The etymology of Phyllite is From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1 while that of Amphibolite is From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Phyllite and Amphibolite belong to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Phyllite and Amphibolite are listed below.

For Phyllite,

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

For Amphibolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock