Slate and Granodiorite Definition

Definition of Slate and Granodiorite

The general Slate and Granodiorite 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, Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite. Along with definition of Slate and Granodiorite, get to know about Properties of Slate and Granodiorite. Get to know more information about Slate and Granodiorite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Slate and Granodiorite

The history of Slate and Granodiorite 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 Granodiorite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Slate and Granodiorite

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

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