Phyllite and Phyllite Definition

Definition of Phyllite and Phyllite

The general Phyllite and Phyllite 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, Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. Along with definition of Phyllite and Phyllite, get to know about Properties of Phyllite and Phyllite. Get to know more information about Phyllite and Phyllite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phyllite and Phyllite

The history of Phyllite and Phyllite 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 Phyllite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phyllite and Phyllite

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