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Slate and Scoria Definition


Scoria 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   
Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities   

History
  
  

Origin
England   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Old French esclate, from esclat (French éclat)   
From late Middle English (denoting slag from molten metal), from Greek skōria refuse, from skōr dung   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Slate and Scoria

The general Slate and Scoria 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, Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. Along with definition of Slate and Scoria, get to know about Properties of Slate and Scoria. Get to know more information about Slate and Scoria origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Slate and Scoria

The history of Slate and Scoria 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 Scoria Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Slate and Scoria

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

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