Shale and Andesite Definition

Definition of Shale and Andesite

The general Shale and Andesite definition can be stated as: Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed by the compaction of silt and clay-size mineral particles. On the other hand, Andesite is a dark, fine-grained, brown or greyish intermediate volcanic rock which is a commonly found in lava. Along with definition of Shale and Andesite, get to know about Properties of Shale and Andesite. Get to know more information about Shale and Andesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shale and Andesite

The history of Shale and Andesite 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.

Shale and Andesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shale and Andesite

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

For Shale,

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

For Andesite,

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