Phyllite and Travertine Definition

Definition of Phyllite and Travertine

The general Phyllite and Travertine 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, Travertine is a mineral consisting of layered calcium carbonate formed by deposition from spring waters. Along with definition of Phyllite and Travertine, get to know about Properties of Phyllite and Travertine. Get to know more information about Phyllite and Travertine origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phyllite and Travertine

The history of Phyllite and Travertine 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 Travertine Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phyllite and Travertine

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

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