Slate and Basaltic Trachyandesite Definition

Definition of Slate and Basaltic Trachyandesite

The general Slate and Basaltic Trachyandesite 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, Basaltic Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock which is a type of Basalt rock and is formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the Earth's surface. Along with definition of Slate and Basaltic Trachyandesite, get to know about Properties of Slate and Basaltic Trachyandesite. Get to know more information about Slate and Basaltic Trachyandesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Slate and Basaltic Trachyandesite

The history of Slate and Basaltic Trachyandesite 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 Basaltic Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Slate and Basaltic Trachyandesite

Along with Slate and Basaltic Trachyandesite definition, know more about the etymology of Slate and Basaltic Trachyandesite. Etymology of Slate and Basaltic Trachyandesite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Slate and Formation of Basaltic Trachyandesite. The etymology of Slate is From Old French esclate, from esclat (French éclat) while that of Basaltic Trachyandesite 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 Basaltic Trachyandesite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Slate and Basaltic Trachyandesite are listed below.

For Slate,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Basaltic Trachyandesite,

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