Slate and Pumice Definition

Definition of Slate and Pumice

The general Slate and Pumice 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, Pumice is a volcanic rock that consists of highly vesicular rough textured volcanic glass, which may or may not contain crystals. Along with definition of Slate and Pumice, get to know about Properties of Slate and Pumice. Get to know more information about Slate and Pumice origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Slate and Pumice

The history of Slate and Pumice 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 Pumice Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Slate and Pumice

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

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