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Slate and Granophyre Definition


Granophyre 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   
Granophyre is a type of granitic rock which consists of intergrown feldspar and quartz crystals in a medium to fine grained groundmass   

History
  
  

Origin
England   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Old French esclate, from esclat (French éclat)   
From German Granophyr, from Granit granite + Porphyr   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Slate and Granophyre

The general Slate and Granophyre 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, Granophyre is a type of granitic rock which consists of intergrown feldspar and quartz crystals in a medium to fine grained groundmass. Along with definition of Slate and Granophyre, get to know about Properties of Slate and Granophyre. Get to know more information about Slate and Granophyre origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Slate and Granophyre

The history of Slate and Granophyre 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 Granophyre Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Slate and Granophyre

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

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