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Slate and Pseudotachylite Definition


Pseudotachylite 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   
Very fine grained fault rock which is composed of glassy matrix that often contains inclusions of wall-rock fragments.   

History
  
  

Origin
England   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Old French esclate, from esclat (French éclat)   
From pseudo- +‎ tachylite, a glassy rock generated by frictional heat within faults.   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Slate and Pseudotachylite

The general Slate and Pseudotachylite 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, Very fine grained fault rock which is composed of glassy matrix that often contains inclusions of wall-rock fragments.. Along with definition of Slate and Pseudotachylite, get to know about Properties of Slate and Pseudotachylite. Get to know more information about Slate and Pseudotachylite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Slate and Pseudotachylite

The history of Slate and Pseudotachylite 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 Pseudotachylite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Slate and Pseudotachylite

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

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