Soapstone and Slate Definition
Definition
It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc
  
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
  
History
  
  
Origin
USA
  
England
  
Discoverer
Unknown
  
Unknown
  
Etymology
From 17th century, because of its greasy feel and use like a soap
  
From Old French esclate, from esclat (French éclat)
  
Class
Metamorphic Rocks
  
Metamorphic 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
  
Definition of Soapstone and Slate
The general Soapstone and Slate definition can be stated as: It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc. On the other hand, 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. Along with definition of Soapstone and Slate, get to know about Properties of Soapstone and Slate. Get to know more information about Soapstone and Slate origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
History of Soapstone and Slate
The history of Soapstone and Slate 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 Slate Origin and Discoverer
Soapstone and Slate definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Soapstone and Slate. In this section, you will know about Soapstone and Slate Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Soapstone is USA whereas Origin of Slate is England. It is interesting to know the name of Soapstone and Slate discoverer. The discoverer of Soapstone and Slate are Unknown.
Etymology of Soapstone and Slate
Along with Soapstone and Slate definition, know more about the etymology of Soapstone and Slate. Etymology of Soapstone and Slate gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Soapstone and Formation of Slate. The etymology of Soapstone is From 17th century, because of its greasy feel and use like a soap while that of Slate 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 and Slate belong to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Soapstone and Slate are listed below.
For Soapstone,
- Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
- Group: Not applicable
- Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock
For Slate,
- Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
- Group: Not applicable
- Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock