Slate and Larvikite Definition

Definition of Slate and Larvikite

The general Slate and Larvikite 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, Larvikite is an igneous rock and a variety of monzonite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized crystals of feldspar. Along with definition of Slate and Larvikite, get to know about Properties of Slate and Larvikite. Get to know more information about Slate and Larvikite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Slate and Larvikite

The history of Slate and Larvikite 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 Larvikite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Slate and Larvikite

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

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