Metapelite and Anorthosite Definition

Definition of Metapelite and Anorthosite

The general Metapelite and Anorthosite definition can be stated as: 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. On the other hand, Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase. Along with definition of Metapelite and Anorthosite, get to know about Properties of Metapelite and Anorthosite. Get to know more information about Metapelite and Anorthosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Metapelite and Anorthosite

The history of Metapelite and Anorthosite 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.

Metapelite and Anorthosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Metapelite and Anorthosite

Along with Metapelite and Anorthosite definition, know more about the etymology of Metapelite and Anorthosite. Etymology of Metapelite and Anorthosite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Metapelite and Formation of Anorthosite. The etymology of Metapelite is From Pelos or clay in Greek while that of Anorthosite is From Pelos or clay in Greek. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Metapelite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Anorthosite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Metapelite and Anorthosite are listed below.

For Metapelite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Anorthosite,

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