Shale and Latite Definition

Definition of Shale and Latite

The general Shale and Latite 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, Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. Along with definition of Shale and Latite, get to know about Properties of Shale and Latite. Get to know more information about Shale and Latite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shale and Latite

The history of Shale and Latite 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 Latite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shale and Latite

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

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