Phyllite and Wackestone Definition

Definition of Phyllite and Wackestone

The general Phyllite and Wackestone 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, A carbonate rock which is matrix supported and contains over 10% allochems in a carbonate mud matrix.. Along with definition of Phyllite and Wackestone, get to know about Properties of Phyllite and Wackestone. Get to know more information about Phyllite and Wackestone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phyllite and Wackestone

The history of Phyllite and Wackestone 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 Wackestone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phyllite and Wackestone

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

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