Slate and Metapelite Definition

Definition of Slate and Metapelite

The general Slate and Metapelite 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, Metapelite is an old and currently not widely used field geological term for a clay rich fine-grained clastic sediment or sedimentary rock, i.e. mud or a mudstone. Along with definition of Slate and Metapelite, get to know about Properties of Slate and Metapelite. Get to know more information about Slate and Metapelite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Slate and Metapelite

The history of Slate and Metapelite 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 Metapelite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Slate and Metapelite

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

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