Slate and Kenyte Definition

Definition of Slate and Kenyte

The general Slate and Kenyte 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, Kenyte is a variety of porphyritic phonolite or trachyte rock with rhomb shaped phenocrysts of anorthoclase with variable olivine and augite in a glassy matrix. Along with definition of Slate and Kenyte, get to know about Properties of Slate and Kenyte. Get to know more information about Slate and Kenyte origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Slate and Kenyte

The history of Slate and Kenyte 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 Kenyte Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Slate and Kenyte

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

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