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Slate and Ganister Definition


Ganister 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   
A ganister is a hard, fine-grained quartzose sandstone or orthoquartzite which is basically used in the manufacture of silica brick typically used to line furnaces and is a type of sedimentary rocks.   

History
  
  

Origin
England   
England   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Old French esclate, from esclat (French éclat)   
From gan′is-ter i.e a hard, close-grained siliceous stone, often forming the stratum which underlies a coal-seam   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Slate and Ganister

The general Slate and Ganister 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, A ganister is a hard, fine-grained quartzose sandstone or orthoquartzite which is basically used in the manufacture of silica brick typically used to line furnaces and is a type of sedimentary rocks.. Along with definition of Slate and Ganister, get to know about Properties of Slate and Ganister. Get to know more information about Slate and Ganister origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Slate and Ganister

The history of Slate and Ganister 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 Ganister Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Slate and Ganister

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

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