Slate and Charnockite Definition

Definition of Slate and Charnockite

The general Slate and Charnockite 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, Charnockite is a variety of granite containing minerals like orthopyroxene, quartz, and feldspar. Along with definition of Slate and Charnockite, get to know about Properties of Slate and Charnockite. Get to know more information about Slate and Charnockite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Slate and Charnockite

The history of Slate and Charnockite 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 Charnockite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Slate and Charnockite

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

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