Slate and Latite Definition

Definition of Slate and Latite

The general Slate and Latite 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, Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. Along with definition of Slate and Latite, get to know about Properties of Slate and Latite. Get to know more information about Slate and Latite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Slate and Latite

The history of Slate and Latite 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 Latite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Slate and Latite

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

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