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Slate and Metapelite Definition


Metapelite 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   
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   

History
  
  

Origin
England   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Old French esclate, from esclat (French éclat)   
From Pelos or clay in Greek   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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 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.

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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.

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