Phyllite and Soapstone Definition

Definition of Phyllite and Soapstone

The general Phyllite and Soapstone 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, It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc. Along with definition of Phyllite and Soapstone, get to know about Properties of Phyllite and Soapstone. Get to know more information about Phyllite and Soapstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phyllite and Soapstone

The history of Phyllite and Soapstone 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 Soapstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phyllite and Soapstone

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

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