Phyllite and Appinite Definition

Definition of Phyllite and Appinite

The general Phyllite and Appinite 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, Appinite is an igneous rock in which the crystals are so fine grained that individual minerals cannot be easily distinguished. Along with definition of Phyllite and Appinite, get to know about Properties of Phyllite and Appinite. Get to know more information about Phyllite and Appinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phyllite and Appinite

The history of Phyllite and Appinite 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 Appinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phyllite and Appinite

Along with Phyllite and Appinite definition, know more about the etymology of Phyllite and Appinite. Etymology of Phyllite and Appinite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Phyllite and Formation of Appinite. The etymology of Phyllite is From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1 while that of Appinite 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 belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Appinite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Phyllite and Appinite are listed below.

For Phyllite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group:
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Appinite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock