Shale and Vogesite Definition

Definition of Shale and Vogesite

The general Shale and Vogesite 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, Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. Along with definition of Shale and Vogesite, get to know about Properties of Shale and Vogesite. Get to know more information about Shale and Vogesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shale and Vogesite

The history of Shale and Vogesite 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 Vogesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shale and Vogesite

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

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