Rhyolite and Shale Definition

Definition of Rhyolite and Shale

The general Rhyolite and Shale definition can be stated as: Rhyolite is a fine-grained igneous rock which is rich in silica. 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 Rhyolite and Shale, get to know about Properties of Rhyolite and Shale. Get to know more information about Rhyolite and Shale origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Rhyolite and Shale

The history of Rhyolite 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.

Rhyolite and Shale Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhyolite and Shale

Along with Rhyolite and Shale definition, know more about the etymology of Rhyolite and Shale. Etymology of Rhyolite and Shale gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Rhyolite and Formation of Shale. The etymology of Rhyolite is From German Rhyolit, from Greek rhuax lava stream + lithos stone while that of Shale is From German Rhyolit, from Greek rhuax lava stream + lithos stone. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Rhyolite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Shale belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Rhyolite and Shale are listed below.

For Rhyolite,

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

For Shale,

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