Slate and Vogesite Definition

Definition of Slate and Vogesite

The general Slate and Vogesite 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, Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. Along with definition of Slate and Vogesite, get to know about Properties of Slate and Vogesite. Get to know more information about Slate and Vogesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Slate and Vogesite

The history of Slate and Vogesite 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 Vogesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Slate and Vogesite

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

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