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Soapstone and Shale Definition


Shale and Soapstone Definition


Definition

Definition
It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc   
Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed by the compaction of silt and clay-size mineral particles   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From 17th century, because of its greasy feel and use like a soap   
From German Schalstein laminated limestone, and Schalgebirge layer of stone in stratified rock. From Old English scealu in its base sense of- thing that divides or separate,   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Soapstone and Shale

The general Soapstone and Shale definition can be stated as: It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc. On the other hand, Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed by the compaction of silt and clay-size mineral particles. Along with definition of Soapstone and Shale, get to know about Properties of Soapstone and Shale. Get to know more information about Soapstone and Shale origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Soapstone and Shale

The history of Soapstone and Shale 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.

Soapstone and Shale Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Soapstone and Shale

Along with Soapstone and Shale definition, know more about the etymology of Soapstone and Shale. Etymology of Soapstone and Shale gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Soapstone and Formation of Shale. The etymology of Soapstone is From 17th century, because of its greasy feel and use like a soap while that of Shale is From 17th century, because of its greasy feel and use like a soap. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Soapstone belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Shale belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Soapstone and Shale are listed below.

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