Slate and Eclogite Definition

Definition of Slate and Eclogite

The general Slate and Eclogite 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, Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature. Along with definition of Slate and Eclogite, get to know about Properties of Slate and Eclogite. Get to know more information about Slate and Eclogite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Slate and Eclogite

The history of Slate and Eclogite 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 Eclogite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Slate and Eclogite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock