Phyllite and Claystone Definition

Definition of Phyllite and Claystone

The general Phyllite and Claystone 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, Claystone is a fine-grained, dark gray to pink sedimentary rock which mainly consists of compacted and hardened clay. Along with definition of Phyllite and Claystone, get to know about Properties of Phyllite and Claystone. Get to know more information about Phyllite and Claystone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phyllite and Claystone

The history of Phyllite and Claystone 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 Claystone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phyllite and Claystone

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

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