Slate and Epidosite Definition

Definition of Slate and Epidosite

The general Slate and Epidosite 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, Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. Along with definition of Slate and Epidosite, get to know about Properties of Slate and Epidosite. Get to know more information about Slate and Epidosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Slate and Epidosite

The history of Slate and Epidosite 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 Epidosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Slate and Epidosite

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

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