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Shale and Granulite Definition


Granulite and Shale Definition


Definition

Definition
Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed by the compaction of silt and clay-size mineral particles   
Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Central Europe   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
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,   
From Latin granulum, a little grain or fine grained   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Shale and Granulite

The general Shale and Granulite 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, Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.. Along with definition of Shale and Granulite, get to know about Properties of Shale and Granulite. Get to know more information about Shale and Granulite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Shale and Granulite

The history of Shale and Granulite 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 Granulite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shale and Granulite

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

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