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Shale and Quartzite Definition


Quartzite 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   
Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone   

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 quartz + -ite   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Shale and Quartzite

The general Shale and Quartzite 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, Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. Along with definition of Shale and Quartzite, get to know about Properties of Shale and Quartzite. Get to know more information about Shale and Quartzite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Shale and Quartzite

The history of Shale and Quartzite 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 Quartzite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shale and Quartzite

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

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