Slate and Basanite  Definition

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.

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 . It is interesting to know the name of Slate and Basanite  discoverer. The Discoverer of Slate is Abraham Gottlob Werner and the discoverer of Basanite  is 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.

For Slate,

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

For Basanite ,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group:
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock