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Slate and Quartzite Definition


Quartzite 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   
Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone   

History
  
  

Origin
England   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Old French esclate, from esclat (French éclat)   
From quartz + -ite   

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   
Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Slate and Quartzite

The general Slate and Quartzite 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, Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. Along with definition of Slate and Quartzite, get to know about Properties of Slate and Quartzite. Get to know more information about Slate and Quartzite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Slate and Quartzite

The history of Slate and Quartzite 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 Quartzite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Slate and Quartzite

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

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