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Slate and Greenschist Definition


Greenschist 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   
Greenschist is a metamorphic rock that is formed under lowest temperatures and pressures and is usually produced by regional metamorphism   

History
  
  

Origin
England   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Old French esclate, from esclat (French éclat)   
From minerals such as chlorite, serpentine, and epidote, and platy minerals such as muscovite and platy serpentine which are green in color   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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 Greenschist

The general Slate and Greenschist 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, Greenschist is a metamorphic rock that is formed under lowest temperatures and pressures and is usually produced by regional metamorphism. Along with definition of Slate and Greenschist, get to know about Properties of Slate and Greenschist. Get to know more information about Slate and Greenschist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Slate and Greenschist

The history of Slate and Greenschist 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 Greenschist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Slate and Greenschist

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

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