Pyroxenite and Argillite Definition

Definition of Pyroxenite and Argillite

The general Pyroxenite and Argillite definition can be stated as: Pyroxenite is a dark, greenish, granular intrusive igneous rock consisting mainly of pyroxenes and olivine. On the other hand, Argillites are highly compact sedimentary or slightly metamorphosed rocks that consist largely or wholly of particles of clay or silt but lack the fissility of shale or the cleavage characteristic of slate. Along with definition of Pyroxenite and Argillite, get to know about Properties of Pyroxenite and Argillite. Get to know more information about Pyroxenite and Argillite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Pyroxenite and Argillite

The history of Pyroxenite and Argillite 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.

Pyroxenite and Argillite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pyroxenite and Argillite

Along with Pyroxenite and Argillite definition, know more about the etymology of Pyroxenite and Argillite. Etymology of Pyroxenite and Argillite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Pyroxenite and Formation of Argillite. The etymology of Pyroxenite is From pyro- fire + Greek xenos stranger as the mineral group was new to igneous rocks while that of Argillite is From pyro- fire + Greek xenos stranger as the mineral group was new to igneous rocks. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Pyroxenite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Argillite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Pyroxenite and Argillite are listed below.

For Pyroxenite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock

For Argillite,

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