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Slate and Arkose Definition


Arkose and Slate Definition


Definition

Definition
Slate is a fine-grained, foliated, homogeneous metamorphic rock derived from an original shale-type sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash through low-grade regional metamorphism   
Arkose is a sedimentary rock, specifically a type of sandstone containing at least 25% feldspar   

History
  
  

Origin
England   
France   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Alexandre Brongniart   

Etymology
From Old French esclate, from esclat (French éclat)   
From Auvergne region of France used by a French geologist Alexandre Brongniart in 1826 who applied this term to some feldspathic sandstones   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Sedimentary 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   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Slate and Arkose

The general Slate and Arkose definition can be stated as: Slate is a fine-grained, foliated, homogeneous metamorphic rock derived from an original shale-type sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash through low-grade regional metamorphism. On the other hand, Arkose is a sedimentary rock, specifically a type of sandstone containing at least 25% feldspar. Along with definition of Slate and Arkose, get to know about Properties of Slate and Arkose. Get to know more information about Slate and Arkose origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Slate and Arkose

The history of Slate and Arkose 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.

Slate and Arkose Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Slate and Arkose

Along with Slate and Arkose definition, know more about the etymology of Slate and Arkose. Etymology of Slate and Arkose gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Slate and Formation of Arkose. The etymology of Slate is From Old French esclate, from esclat (French éclat) while that of Arkose is From Old French esclate, from esclat (French éclat). The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Slate belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Arkose belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Slate and Arkose are listed below.

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