Phyllite and Icelandite Definition

Definition of Phyllite and Icelandite

The general Phyllite and Icelandite 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, Icelandite belongs to volcanic igneous rocks which is rich in iron and belongs to andesite rock. Along with definition of Phyllite and Icelandite, get to know about Properties of Phyllite and Icelandite. Get to know more information about Phyllite and Icelandite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phyllite and Icelandite

The history of Phyllite and Icelandite 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 Icelandite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phyllite and Icelandite

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

For Phyllite,

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

For Icelandite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock