The general Gneiss and Metapelite definition can be stated as: Gneiss is a common and widely distributed type of rock formed by high-grade regional metamorphic processes from pre-existing formations that were originally either igneous or sedimentary rocks. On the other hand, Metapelite is an old and currently not widely used field geological term for a clay rich fine-grained clastic sediment or sedimentary rock, i.e. mud or a mudstone. Along with definition of Gneiss and Metapelite, get to know about Properties of Gneiss and Metapelite. Get to know more information about Gneiss and Metapelite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Gneiss and Metapelite 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.
Gneiss and Metapelite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Gneiss and Metapelite. In this section, you will know about Gneiss and Metapelite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Gneiss and Metapelite are Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Gneiss and Metapelite discoverer. The discoverer of Gneiss and Metapelite are Unknown.
Along with Gneiss and Metapelite definition, know more about the etymology of Gneiss and Metapelite. Etymology of Gneiss and Metapelite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Gneiss and Formation of Metapelite. The etymology of Gneiss is From the Middle High German verb gneist (to spark; so called because the rock glitters) while that of Metapelite is From the Middle High German verb gneist (to spark; so called because the rock glitters). The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Gneiss and Metapelite belong to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Gneiss and Metapelite are listed below.
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