Shale and Variolite Definition

Definition of Shale and Variolite

The general Shale and Variolite 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, Variolites are a group of dark green basic igneous rocks which exhibit pale colored spots, or spherules, especially on weathered surfaces, that give them a pockmarked appearance. Along with definition of Shale and Variolite, get to know about Properties of Shale and Variolite. Get to know more information about Shale and Variolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shale and Variolite

The history of Shale and Variolite 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 Variolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shale and Variolite

Along with Shale and Variolite definition, know more about the etymology of Shale and Variolite. Etymology of Shale and Variolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Shale and Formation of Variolite. 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 Variolite 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 Variolite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Shale and Variolite 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 Variolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Opaque rock