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Slate and Sandstone Definition


Sandstone 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   
Sandstone is defined as a rock which is composed of sand-sized grains of various minerals mostly of uniform size and often are smooth and rounded   

History
  
  

Origin
England   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Old French esclate, from esclat (French éclat)   
From its composition, sand and stone   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Sedimentary 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   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Slate and Sandstone

The general Slate and Sandstone 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, Sandstone is defined as a rock which is composed of sand-sized grains of various minerals mostly of uniform size and often are smooth and rounded. Along with definition of Slate and Sandstone, get to know about Properties of Slate and Sandstone. Get to know more information about Slate and Sandstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Slate and Sandstone

The history of Slate and Sandstone 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 Sandstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Slate and Sandstone

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

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