Slate and Migmatite Definition

Definition of Slate and Migmatite

The general Slate and Migmatite 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, Migmatite is typically a granitic rock within a metamorphic host rock which is composed of two intermingled but distinguishable components. Along with definition of Slate and Migmatite, get to know about Properties of Slate and Migmatite. Get to know more information about Slate and Migmatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Slate and Migmatite

The history of Slate and Migmatite 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 Migmatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Slate and Migmatite

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

• 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