Slate and Phyllite Definition

Definition of Slate and Phyllite

The general Slate and Phyllite 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, Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. Along with definition of Slate and Phyllite, get to know about Properties of Slate and Phyllite. Get to know more information about Slate and Phyllite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Slate and Phyllite

The history of Slate and Phyllite 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 Phyllite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Slate and Phyllite

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

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