Phyllite and Serpentinite Definition

Definition of Phyllite and Serpentinite

The general Phyllite and Serpentinite 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, A hydration and metamorphic transformation of ultramafic rock from the Earth's mantle is called as serpentinization, a group of minerals is formed by serpentinization compose rock 'serpentinite'.. Along with definition of Phyllite and Serpentinite, get to know about Properties of Phyllite and Serpentinite. Get to know more information about Phyllite and Serpentinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phyllite and Serpentinite

The history of Phyllite and Serpentinite 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 Serpentinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phyllite and Serpentinite

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

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