Phyllite and Tuff Definition

Definition of Phyllite and Tuff

The general Phyllite and Tuff 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, Tuff is a type of rock made of volcanic ash ejected from a vent during a volcanic eruption. Along with definition of Phyllite and Tuff, get to know about Properties of Phyllite and Tuff. Get to know more information about Phyllite and Tuff origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phyllite and Tuff

The history of Phyllite and Tuff 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 Tuff Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phyllite and Tuff

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

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