Sandstone and Argillite Definition

Definition of Sandstone and Argillite

The general Sandstone and Argillite definition can be stated as: Sandstone is defined as a rock which is composed of sand-sized grains of various minerals mostly of uniform size and often are smooth and rounded. 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 Sandstone and Argillite, get to know about Properties of Sandstone and Argillite. Get to know more information about Sandstone and Argillite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Sandstone and Argillite

The history of Sandstone 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.

Sandstone and Argillite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sandstone and Argillite

Along with Sandstone and Argillite definition, know more about the etymology of Sandstone and Argillite. Etymology of Sandstone and Argillite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Sandstone and Formation of Argillite. The etymology of Sandstone is From its composition, sand and stone while that of Argillite is From its composition, sand and stone. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Sandstone and Argillite belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Sandstone and Argillite are listed below.

For Sandstone,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, 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