Phyllite and Pyrolite Definition

Definition of Phyllite and Pyrolite

The general Phyllite and Pyrolite 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, Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt. Along with definition of Phyllite and Pyrolite, get to know about Properties of Phyllite and Pyrolite. Get to know more information about Phyllite and Pyrolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phyllite and Pyrolite

The history of Phyllite and Pyrolite 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 Pyrolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phyllite and Pyrolite

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

For Phyllite,

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

For Pyrolite,

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