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Oil shale and Soapstone Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Oil Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock from which oil is extracted
It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
USA
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From Old English scealu in its base sense of thing that divides or separate
From 17th century, because of its greasy feel and use like a soap
1.4 Class
Sedimentary Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
Durable Rock, Soft 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 Soapstone

The general Oil shale and Soapstone definition can be stated as: Oil Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock from which oil is extracted. On the other hand, It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc. Along with definition of Oil shale and Soapstone, get to know about Properties of Oil shale and Soapstone. Get to know more information about Oil shale and Soapstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Oil shale and Soapstone

The history of Oil shale and Soapstone 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 Soapstone Origin and Discoverer

Oil shale and Soapstone 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 Soapstone. In this section, you will know about Oil shale and Soapstone Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Oil shale is Unknown whereas Origin of Soapstone is USA. It is interesting to know the name of Oil shale and Soapstone discoverer. The discoverer of Oil shale and Soapstone are Unknown.

Etymology of Oil shale and Soapstone

Along with Oil shale and Soapstone definition, know more about the etymology of Oil shale and Soapstone. Etymology of Oil shale and Soapstone gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Oil shale and Formation of Soapstone. The etymology of Oil shale is From Old English scealu in its base sense of thing that divides or separate while that of Soapstone 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 belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Soapstone belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Oil shale and Soapstone 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 Soapstone,

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