Sandstone and Shale Definition

Definition of Sandstone and Shale

The general Sandstone and Shale definition can be stated as: Sandstone is defined as a rock which is composed of sand-sized grains of various minerals mostly of uniform size and often are smooth and rounded. 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 Sandstone and Shale, get to know about Properties of Sandstone and Shale. Get to know more information about Sandstone and Shale origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Sandstone and Shale

The history of Sandstone 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.

Sandstone and Shale Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sandstone and Shale

Along with Sandstone and Shale definition, know more about the etymology of Sandstone and Shale. Etymology of Sandstone and Shale gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Sandstone and Formation of Shale. The etymology of Sandstone is From its composition, sand and stone while that of Shale is From its composition, sand and stone. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Sandstone and Shale belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Sandstone and Shale are listed below.

For Sandstone,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine 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