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Slate and Basanite  Definition


Basanite  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   
Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone   

History
  
  

Origin
England   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Old French esclate, from esclat (French éclat)   
From Latin basanites + -ite   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous 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   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Slate and Basanite 

The general Slate and Basanite  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, Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone. Along with definition of Slate and Basanite , get to know about Properties of Slate and Basanite . Get to know more information about Slate and Basanite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Slate and Basanite 

The history of Slate and Basanite  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 Basanite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Slate and Basanite 

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

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