Slate and Minette Definition

Definition of Slate and Minette

The general Slate and Minette 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, Minette is a variety of Lamprophyre and is porphyritic alkaline igneous rock which is mainly dominated by biotite and potassic feldspar. Along with definition of Slate and Minette, get to know about Properties of Slate and Minette. Get to know more information about Slate and Minette origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Slate and Minette

The history of Slate and Minette 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 Minette Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Slate and Minette

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

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