Phyllite and Sandstone Definition

Definition of Phyllite and Sandstone

The general Phyllite and Sandstone 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, Sandstone is defined as a rock which is composed of sand-sized grains of various minerals mostly of uniform size and often are smooth and rounded. Along with definition of Phyllite and Sandstone, get to know about Properties of Phyllite and Sandstone. Get to know more information about Phyllite and Sandstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phyllite and Sandstone

The history of Phyllite and Sandstone 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 Sandstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phyllite and Sandstone

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock