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Slate and Diamictite Definition


Diamictite 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   
Diamictite is a sedimentary rock that consists of non-sorted to poorly sorted terrigenous sediment containing particles that range in size from clay to boulders, suspended in a matrix of mudstone or sandstone   

History
  
  

Origin
England   
Southern Mongolia   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Old French esclate, from esclat (French éclat)   
From Greek dia through and meiktós or mixed   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Slate and Diamictite

The general Slate and Diamictite 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, Diamictite is a sedimentary rock that consists of non-sorted to poorly sorted terrigenous sediment containing particles that range in size from clay to boulders, suspended in a matrix of mudstone or sandstone. Along with definition of Slate and Diamictite, get to know about Properties of Slate and Diamictite. Get to know more information about Slate and Diamictite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Slate and Diamictite

The history of Slate and Diamictite 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 Diamictite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Slate and Diamictite

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

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