Slate and Dunite Definition

Definition of Slate and Dunite

The general Slate and Dunite 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, Dunite is a green to brownish coarse-grained igneous rock mainly consisting of olivine. Along with definition of Slate and Dunite, get to know about Properties of Slate and Dunite. Get to know more information about Slate and Dunite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Slate and Dunite

The history of Slate and Dunite 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 Dunite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Slate and Dunite

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

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