Shale and Epidosite Definition

Definition of Shale and Epidosite

The general Shale and Epidosite 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, Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. Along with definition of Shale and Epidosite, get to know about Properties of Shale and Epidosite. Get to know more information about Shale and Epidosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shale and Epidosite

The history of Shale and Epidosite 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 Epidosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shale and Epidosite

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

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