Rhyodacite and Argillite Definition

Definition of Rhyodacite and Argillite

The general Rhyodacite and Argillite definition can be stated as: Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite. 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 Rhyodacite and Argillite, get to know about Properties of Rhyodacite and Argillite. Get to know more information about Rhyodacite and Argillite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Rhyodacite and Argillite

The history of Rhyodacite 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.

Rhyodacite and Argillite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhyodacite and Argillite

Along with Rhyodacite and Argillite definition, know more about the etymology of Rhyodacite and Argillite. Etymology of Rhyodacite and Argillite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Rhyodacite and Formation of Argillite. The etymology of Rhyodacite is Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite while that of Argillite is Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Rhyodacite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Argillite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Rhyodacite and Argillite are listed below.

For Rhyodacite,

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