Shale and Monzonite Definition

Definition of Shale and Monzonite

The general Shale and Monzonite 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, Monzonite is a granular igneous rock with composition between syenite and diorite and containing approximately equal amounts of orthoclase and plagioclase. Along with definition of Shale and Monzonite, get to know about Properties of Shale and Monzonite. Get to know more information about Shale and Monzonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shale and Monzonite

The history of Shale and Monzonite 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 Monzonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shale and Monzonite

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

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