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Slate and Trachyandesite Definition


Trachyandesite 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   
Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.   

History
  
  

Origin
England   
Indonesia   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Old French esclate, from esclat (French éclat)   
From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite   

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 Trachyandesite

The general Slate and Trachyandesite 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, Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. Along with definition of Slate and Trachyandesite, get to know about Properties of Slate and Trachyandesite. Get to know more information about Slate and Trachyandesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Slate and Trachyandesite

The history of Slate and Trachyandesite 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 Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Slate and Trachyandesite

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

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