Phyllite and Pyroxenite Definition

Definition of Phyllite and Pyroxenite

The general Phyllite and Pyroxenite 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, Pyroxenite is a dark, greenish, granular intrusive igneous rock consisting mainly of pyroxenes and olivine. Along with definition of Phyllite and Pyroxenite, get to know about Properties of Phyllite and Pyroxenite. Get to know more information about Phyllite and Pyroxenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phyllite and Pyroxenite

The history of Phyllite and Pyroxenite 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 Pyroxenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phyllite and Pyroxenite

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

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