Shale and Basanite  Definition

Definition of Shale and Basanite 

The general Shale and Basanite  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, Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone. Along with definition of Shale and Basanite , get to know about Properties of Shale and Basanite . Get to know more information about Shale and Basanite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shale and Basanite 

The history of Shale and Basanite  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 Basanite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shale and Basanite 

Along with Shale and Basanite  definition, know more about the etymology of Shale and Basanite . Etymology of Shale and Basanite  gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Shale and Formation of Basanite . 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 Basanite  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 Basanite  belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Shale and Basanite  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 Basanite ,

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