Soapstone and Phyllite Definition

Definition of Soapstone and Phyllite

The general Soapstone and Phyllite definition can be stated as: It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc. On the other hand, Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. Along with definition of Soapstone and Phyllite, get to know about Properties of Soapstone and Phyllite. Get to know more information about Soapstone and Phyllite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Soapstone and Phyllite

The history of Soapstone and Phyllite 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.

Soapstone and Phyllite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Soapstone and Phyllite

Along with Soapstone and Phyllite definition, know more about the etymology of Soapstone and Phyllite. Etymology of Soapstone and Phyllite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Soapstone and Formation of Phyllite. The etymology of Soapstone is From 17th century, because of its greasy feel and use like a soap while that of Phyllite is From 17th century, because of its greasy feel and use like a soap. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Soapstone and Phyllite belong to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Soapstone and Phyllite are listed below.

For Soapstone,

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

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