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Mangerite and Shale Definition


Shale and Mangerite Definition


Definition

Definition
Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite   
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
Not Available   
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, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Mangerite and Shale

The general Mangerite and Shale definition can be stated as: Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. 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 Mangerite and Shale, get to know about Properties of Mangerite and Shale. Get to know more information about Mangerite and Shale origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Mangerite and Shale

The history of Mangerite 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.

Mangerite and Shale Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mangerite and Shale

Along with Mangerite and Shale definition, know more about the etymology of Mangerite and Shale. Etymology of Mangerite and Shale gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Mangerite and Formation of Shale. The etymology of Mangerite is not available while that of Shale is not available. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Mangerite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Shale belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Mangerite and Shale are listed below.

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