Phyllite and Pumice Definition

Definition of Phyllite and Pumice

The general Phyllite and Pumice 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, Pumice is a volcanic rock that consists of highly vesicular rough textured volcanic glass, which may or may not contain crystals. Along with definition of Phyllite and Pumice, get to know about Properties of Phyllite and Pumice. Get to know more information about Phyllite and Pumice origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phyllite and Pumice

The history of Phyllite and Pumice 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 Pumice Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phyllite and Pumice

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

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