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Appinite and Shale Definition


Shale and Appinite Definition


Definition

Definition
Appinite is an igneous rock in which the crystals are so fine grained that individual minerals cannot be easily distinguished   
Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed by the compaction of silt and clay-size mineral particles   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple   
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,   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Appinite and Shale

The general Appinite and Shale definition can be stated as: Appinite is an igneous rock in which the crystals are so fine grained that individual minerals cannot be easily distinguished. 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 Appinite and Shale, get to know about Properties of Appinite and Shale. Get to know more information about Appinite and Shale origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Appinite and Shale

The history of Appinite 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.

Appinite and Shale Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Appinite and Shale

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

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