Phyllite and Blue Granite Definition

Definition of Phyllite and Blue Granite

The general Phyllite and Blue Granite 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, Blue Granite is an igneous rock and a variety of Larvikite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized blue crystals of feldspar. Along with definition of Phyllite and Blue Granite, get to know about Properties of Phyllite and Blue Granite. Get to know more information about Phyllite and Blue Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phyllite and Blue Granite

The history of Phyllite and Blue Granite 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 Blue Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phyllite and Blue Granite

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

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