Phyllite and Shonkinite Definition

Definition of Phyllite and Shonkinite

The general Phyllite and Shonkinite 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, Shonkinite is a rare, dark-coloured and intrusive igneous rock which contains augite and orthoclase feldspar as its primary constituents. Along with definition of Phyllite and Shonkinite, get to know about Properties of Phyllite and Shonkinite. Get to know more information about Phyllite and Shonkinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phyllite and Shonkinite

The history of Phyllite and Shonkinite 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 Shonkinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phyllite and Shonkinite

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

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