Slate and Turbidite Definition

Definition of Slate and Turbidite

The general Slate and Turbidite 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, A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. Along with definition of Slate and Turbidite, get to know about Properties of Slate and Turbidite. Get to know more information about Slate and Turbidite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Slate and Turbidite

The history of Slate and Turbidite 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 Turbidite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Slate and Turbidite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock