Slate and Hornfels Definition

Definition of Slate and Hornfels

The general Slate and Hornfels 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, Hornfels is a metamorphic rock formed by the contact between mudstone or other clay rich rock, and a hot igneous body, and represents a heat altered equivalent of the original rock. Along with definition of Slate and Hornfels, get to know about Properties of Slate and Hornfels. Get to know more information about Slate and Hornfels origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Slate and Hornfels

The history of Slate and Hornfels 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 Hornfels Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Slate and Hornfels

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock