Phyllite and Trachyte Definition

Definition of Phyllite and Trachyte

The general Phyllite and Trachyte 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, Trachyte is a grey fine-grained volcanic rock which mainly consists of alkali feldspar. Along with definition of Phyllite and Trachyte, get to know about Properties of Phyllite and Trachyte. Get to know more information about Phyllite and Trachyte origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phyllite and Trachyte

The history of Phyllite and Trachyte 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 Trachyte Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phyllite and Trachyte

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

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