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Shale and Lamprophyre Definition


Lamprophyre 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  
Lamprophyre is uncommon igneous rocks primarily occurring as dikes, lopoliths, laccoliths, stocks and small intrusions  

History
  
  

Origin
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Discoverer
Johann Gottlob Lehmann  
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 Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple  

Class
Sedimentary Rocks  
Igneous Rocks  

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

Family
  
  

Group
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Plutonic  

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

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Definition of Shale and Lamprophyre

The general Shale and Lamprophyre 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, Lamprophyre is uncommon igneous rocks primarily occurring as dikes, lopoliths, laccoliths, stocks and small intrusions. Along with definition of Shale and Lamprophyre, get to know about Properties of Shale and Lamprophyre. Get to know more information about Shale and Lamprophyre origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Shale and Lamprophyre

The history of Shale and Lamprophyre 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 Lamprophyre Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shale and Lamprophyre

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

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