Phyllite and Mangerite Definition

Definition of Phyllite and Mangerite

The general Phyllite and Mangerite 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, Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. Along with definition of Phyllite and Mangerite, get to know about Properties of Phyllite and Mangerite. Get to know more information about Phyllite and Mangerite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phyllite and Mangerite

The history of Phyllite and Mangerite 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 Mangerite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phyllite and Mangerite

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

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