Shale and Dunite Definition

Definition of Shale and Dunite

The general Shale and Dunite 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, Dunite is a green to brownish coarse-grained igneous rock mainly consisting of olivine. Along with definition of Shale and Dunite, get to know about Properties of Shale and Dunite. Get to know more information about Shale and Dunite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shale and Dunite

The history of Shale and Dunite 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 Dunite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shale and Dunite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock