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Slate and Mangerite Definition


Mangerite 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   
Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite   

History
  
  

Origin
England   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Old French esclate, from esclat (French éclat)   
Not Available   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Slate and Mangerite

The general Slate and Mangerite 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, Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. Along with definition of Slate and Mangerite, get to know about Properties of Slate and Mangerite. Get to know more information about Slate and Mangerite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Slate and Mangerite

The history of Slate and Mangerite 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 Mangerite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Slate and Mangerite

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

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