Phyllite and Granite Definition

Definition of Phyllite and Granite

The general Phyllite and 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, Granite is a very hard, granular, crystalline igneous rock which consists mainly of quartz, mica, and feldspar and is often used as building stone. Along with definition of Phyllite and Granite, get to know about Properties of Phyllite and Granite. Get to know more information about Phyllite and Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phyllite and Granite

The history of Phyllite and 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 Granite Origin and Discoverer

Phyllite and 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 Granite. In this section, you will know about Phyllite and Granite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Phyllite and Granite are Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Phyllite and Granite discoverer. The discoverer of Phyllite and Granite are Unknown.

Etymology of Phyllite and Granite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock