Slate and Monzonite Definition

Definition of Slate and Monzonite

The general Slate and Monzonite 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, Monzonite is a granular igneous rock with composition between syenite and diorite and containing approximately equal amounts of orthoclase and plagioclase. Along with definition of Slate and Monzonite, get to know about Properties of Slate and Monzonite. Get to know more information about Slate and Monzonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Slate and Monzonite

The history of Slate and Monzonite 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 Monzonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Slate and Monzonite

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

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