Slate and Cataclasite Definition

Definition of Slate and Cataclasite

The general Slate and Cataclasite 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, Cataclasite is a type of cataclastic rock that is formed by fracturing and comminution during faulting. It is normally cohesive and non-foliated, consisting of angular clasts in a finer-grained matrix. Along with definition of Slate and Cataclasite, get to know about Properties of Slate and Cataclasite. Get to know more information about Slate and Cataclasite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Slate and Cataclasite

The history of Slate and Cataclasite 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 Cataclasite Origin and Discoverer

Slate and Cataclasite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Slate and Cataclasite. In this section, you will know about Slate and Cataclasite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Slate is England whereas Origin of Cataclasite is Swiss Alps, Europe. It is interesting to know the name of Slate and Cataclasite discoverer. The Discoverer of Slate is Abraham Gottlob Werner and the discoverer of Cataclasite is Michael Tellinger.

Etymology of Slate and Cataclasite

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

For Slate,

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

For Cataclasite,

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