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Slate and Lamprophyre Definition


Lamprophyre 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  
Lamprophyre is uncommon igneous rocks primarily occurring as dikes, lopoliths, laccoliths, stocks and small intrusions  

History
  
  

Origin
England  
-  

Discoverer
Abraham Gottlob Werner  
Unknown  

Etymology
From Old French esclate, from esclat (French éclat)  
From Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple  

Class
Metamorphic Rocks  
Igneous Rocks  

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

Family
  
  

Group
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Plutonic  

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

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Definition of Slate and Lamprophyre

The general Slate and Lamprophyre 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, Lamprophyre is uncommon igneous rocks primarily occurring as dikes, lopoliths, laccoliths, stocks and small intrusions. Along with definition of Slate and Lamprophyre, get to know about Properties of Slate and Lamprophyre. Get to know more information about Slate and Lamprophyre origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Slate and Lamprophyre

The history of Slate and Lamprophyre 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 Lamprophyre Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Slate and Lamprophyre

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

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