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Slate and Harzburgite Definition

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1 Definition
1.1 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
Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
England
Germany
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From Old French esclate, from esclat (French éclat)
From the name of a town in Harzburg, Germany
1.4 Class
Metamorphic Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Not Applicable
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Slate and Harzburgite

The general Slate and Harzburgite 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, Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine. Along with definition of Slate and Harzburgite, get to know about Properties of Slate and Harzburgite. Get to know more information about Slate and Harzburgite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Slate and Harzburgite

The history of Slate and Harzburgite 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 Harzburgite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Slate and Harzburgite

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

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