Slate and Enderbite Definition

Definition of Slate and Enderbite

The general Slate and Enderbite 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, Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. Along with definition of Slate and Enderbite, get to know about Properties of Slate and Enderbite. Get to know more information about Slate and Enderbite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Slate and Enderbite

The history of Slate and Enderbite 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 Enderbite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Slate and Enderbite

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

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