Phyllite and Suevite Definition

Definition of Phyllite and Suevite

The general Phyllite and Suevite 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, During the impact melted material forming a breccia containing glass and crystal or lithic fragments together form Suevite rock.. Along with definition of Phyllite and Suevite, get to know about Properties of Phyllite and Suevite. Get to know more information about Phyllite and Suevite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phyllite and Suevite

The history of Phyllite and Suevite 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 Suevite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phyllite and Suevite

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

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