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Oil shale and Shale Definition

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1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Oil Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock from which oil is extracted
Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed by the compaction of silt and clay-size mineral particles
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From Old English scealu in its base sense of thing that divides or separate
From German Schalstein laminated limestone, and Schalgebirge layer of stone in stratified rock. From Old English scealu in its base sense of- thing that divides or separate,
1.4 Class
Sedimentary Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Oil shale and Shale

The general Oil shale and Shale definition can be stated as: Oil Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock from which oil is extracted. On the other hand, Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed by the compaction of silt and clay-size mineral particles. Along with definition of Oil shale and Shale, get to know about Properties of Oil shale and Shale. Get to know more information about Oil shale and Shale origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Oil shale and Shale

The history of Oil shale and Shale 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.

Oil shale and Shale Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Oil shale and Shale

Along with Oil shale and Shale definition, know more about the etymology of Oil shale and Shale. Etymology of Oil shale and Shale gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Oil shale and Formation of Shale. The etymology of Oil shale is From Old English scealu in its base sense of thing that divides or separate while that of Shale is From Old English scealu in its base sense of thing that divides or separate. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Oil shale and Shale belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Oil shale and Shale are listed below.

For Oil shale,

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

For Shale,

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