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Harzburgite and Slate Definition


Slate and Harzburgite Definition


Definition

Definition
Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine   
Slate is a fine-grained, foliated, homogeneous metamorphic rock derived from an original shale-type sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash through low-grade regional metamorphism   

History
  
  

Origin
Germany   
England   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of a town in Harzburg, Germany   
From Old French esclate, from esclat (French éclat)   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Harzburgite and Slate

The general Harzburgite and Slate definition can be stated as: Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine. On the other hand, Slate is a fine-grained, foliated, homogeneous metamorphic rock derived from an original shale-type sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash through low-grade regional metamorphism. Along with definition of Harzburgite and Slate, get to know about Properties of Harzburgite and Slate. Get to know more information about Harzburgite and Slate origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Harzburgite and Slate

The history of Harzburgite and Slate 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.

Harzburgite and Slate Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Harzburgite and Slate

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

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