Slate and Dacite Definition

Definition of Slate and Dacite

The general Slate and Dacite 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, Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. Along with definition of Slate and Dacite, get to know about Properties of Slate and Dacite. Get to know more information about Slate and Dacite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Slate and Dacite

The history of Slate and Dacite 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 Dacite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Slate and Dacite

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

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