Phyllite and Lamprophyre Definition

Definition of Phyllite and Lamprophyre

The general Phyllite and Lamprophyre 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, Lamprophyre is uncommon igneous rocks primarily occurring as dikes, lopoliths, laccoliths, stocks and small intrusions. Along with definition of Phyllite and Lamprophyre, get to know about Properties of Phyllite and Lamprophyre. Get to know more information about Phyllite and Lamprophyre origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phyllite and Lamprophyre

The history of Phyllite and Lamprophyre 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 Lamprophyre Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phyllite and Lamprophyre

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

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