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Slate and Wehrlite Definition


Wehrlite 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   
Wehrlite is an ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that is a mixture of olivine and clinopyroxene. It is a subdivision of the peridotites   

History
  
  

Origin
England   
Egypt   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Alois Wehrle   

Etymology
From Old French esclate, from esclat (French éclat)   
From the name of a professor, Alois Wehrle   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Slate and Wehrlite

The general Slate and Wehrlite 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, Wehrlite is an ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that is a mixture of olivine and clinopyroxene. It is a subdivision of the peridotites. Along with definition of Slate and Wehrlite, get to know about Properties of Slate and Wehrlite. Get to know more information about Slate and Wehrlite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Slate and Wehrlite

The history of Slate and Wehrlite 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 Wehrlite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Slate and Wehrlite

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

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