Shale and Phonolite Definition

Definition of Shale and Phonolite

The general Shale and Phonolite definition can be stated as: Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed by the compaction of silt and clay-size mineral particles. On the other hand, Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic. Along with definition of Shale and Phonolite, get to know about Properties of Shale and Phonolite. Get to know more information about Shale and Phonolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shale and Phonolite

The history of Shale and Phonolite 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.

Shale and Phonolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shale and Phonolite

Along with Shale and Phonolite definition, know more about the etymology of Shale and Phonolite. Etymology of Shale and Phonolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Shale and Formation of Phonolite. The etymology of Shale is 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, while that of Phonolite is 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,. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Shale belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Phonolite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Shale and Phonolite are listed below.

For Shale,

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

For Phonolite,

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