Slate and Syenite Definition

Definition of Slate and Syenite

The general Slate and Syenite 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, Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals. Along with definition of Slate and Syenite, get to know about Properties of Slate and Syenite. Get to know more information about Slate and Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Slate and Syenite

The history of Slate and Syenite 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 Syenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Slate and Syenite

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

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