Phyllite and Diamictite Definition

Definition of Phyllite and Diamictite

The general Phyllite and Diamictite 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, Diamictite is a sedimentary rock that consists of non-sorted to poorly sorted terrigenous sediment containing particles that range in size from clay to boulders, suspended in a matrix of mudstone or sandstone. Along with definition of Phyllite and Diamictite, get to know about Properties of Phyllite and Diamictite. Get to know more information about Phyllite and Diamictite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phyllite and Diamictite

The history of Phyllite and Diamictite 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 Diamictite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phyllite and Diamictite

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

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