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Slate and Phyllite Definition


Phyllite 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   
Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks   

History
  
  

Origin
England   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Old French esclate, from esclat (French éclat)   
From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

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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.

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