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Slate and Breccia Definition


Breccia 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   
Breccia is a rock consisting of angular fragments of stones which are cemented by finer calcareous material   

History
  
  

Origin
England   
England   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Old French esclate, from esclat (French éclat)   
From Italian, literally gravel, Germanic origin and related to break   

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, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Slate and Breccia

The general Slate and Breccia 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, Breccia is a rock consisting of angular fragments of stones which are cemented by finer calcareous material. Along with definition of Slate and Breccia, get to know about Properties of Slate and Breccia. Get to know more information about Slate and Breccia origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Slate and Breccia

The history of Slate and Breccia 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 Breccia Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Slate and Breccia

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

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