Phyllite and Hornblendite Definition

Definition of Phyllite and Hornblendite

The general Phyllite and Hornblendite 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, Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock. Along with definition of Phyllite and Hornblendite, get to know about Properties of Phyllite and Hornblendite. Get to know more information about Phyllite and Hornblendite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phyllite and Hornblendite

The history of Phyllite and Hornblendite 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 Hornblendite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phyllite and Hornblendite

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

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