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Tephrite and Argillite Definition


Argillite and Tephrite Definition


Definition

Definition
Tephrite is an aphanitic to porphyritic textured, volcanic igneous rock   
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   

History
  
  

Origin
Germany   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Van Tooren   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek tephra, ashes from Indo-European base, to burn   
From Latin Argilla (clay) and -ite in English which became agrilla+ -ite = Argillite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Tephrite and Argillite

The general Tephrite and Argillite definition can be stated as: Tephrite is an aphanitic to porphyritic textured, volcanic igneous rock. 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 Tephrite and Argillite, get to know about Properties of Tephrite and Argillite. Get to know more information about Tephrite and Argillite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Tephrite and Argillite

The history of Tephrite 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.

Tephrite and Argillite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Tephrite and Argillite

Along with Tephrite and Argillite definition, know more about the etymology of Tephrite and Argillite. Etymology of Tephrite and Argillite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Tephrite and Formation of Argillite. The etymology of Tephrite is From Greek tephra, ashes from Indo-European base, to burn while that of Argillite is From Greek tephra, ashes from Indo-European base, to burn. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Tephrite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Argillite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Tephrite and Argillite are listed below.

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