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Phyllite and Serpentinite Definition


Serpentinite and Phyllite Definition


Definition

Definition
Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks   
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'.   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1   
From English word serpentinization.   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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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.

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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 Unknown 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.

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