Shale and Lherzolite Definition

Definition of Shale and Lherzolite

The general Shale and Lherzolite 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, Lherzolite is a type of ultramafic igneous rock which contains essential olivine and clinopyroxene and orthopyroxene in equal proportions. Along with definition of Shale and Lherzolite, get to know about Properties of Shale and Lherzolite. Get to know more information about Shale and Lherzolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shale and Lherzolite

The history of Shale and Lherzolite 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 Lherzolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shale and Lherzolite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock