Phyllite and Evaporite Definition

Definition of Phyllite and Evaporite

The general Phyllite and Evaporite 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, A water-soluble mineral sediment resulting from concentration and crystallization by evaporation from an aqueous solution. Along with definition of Phyllite and Evaporite, get to know about Properties of Phyllite and Evaporite. Get to know more information about Phyllite and Evaporite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phyllite and Evaporite

The history of Phyllite and Evaporite 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 Evaporite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phyllite and Evaporite

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

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