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Shale and Phyllite Definition


Phyllite 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   
Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks   

History
  
  

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 Greek phullon leaf + -ite1   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Shale and Phyllite

The general Shale and Phyllite 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, Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. Along with definition of Shale and Phyllite, get to know about Properties of Shale and Phyllite. Get to know more information about Shale and Phyllite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Shale and Phyllite

The history of Shale and Phyllite 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 Phyllite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shale and Phyllite

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

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