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Slate and Eclogite Definition


Eclogite 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   
Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature   

History
  
  

Origin
England   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
René Just Haüy   

Etymology
From Old French esclate, from esclat (French éclat)   
From French, Greek eklogē selection with reference to the selective content of the rock + -ite1   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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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.

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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.

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