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Slate and Turbidite Definition


Turbidite 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   
A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles   

History
  
  

Origin
England   
European Foreland Basins   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Arnold H. Bouma   

Etymology
From Old French esclate, from esclat (French éclat)   
From Medieval Latin turbiditas, from Latin turbidus (turbid). Turbidity current is from 1939   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

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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.

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