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Phyllite and Icelandite Definition


Icelandite and Phyllite Definition


Definition

Definition
Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks   
Icelandite belongs to volcanic igneous rocks which is rich in iron and belongs to andesite rock   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Iceland   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Ian S. E. Carmichael   

Etymology
From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1   
From its origin place near Cenozoic volcano near the parsonage Þingmúli in East Iceland   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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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.

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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 Unknown 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.

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