Metapelite and Cataclasite Definition

Definition of Metapelite and Cataclasite

The general Metapelite and Cataclasite 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, Cataclasite is a type of cataclastic rock that is formed by fracturing and comminution during faulting. It is normally cohesive and non-foliated, consisting of angular clasts in a finer-grained matrix. Along with definition of Metapelite and Cataclasite, get to know about Properties of Metapelite and Cataclasite. Get to know more information about Metapelite and Cataclasite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Metapelite and Cataclasite

The history of Metapelite and Cataclasite 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 Cataclasite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Metapelite and Cataclasite

Along with Metapelite and Cataclasite definition, know more about the etymology of Metapelite and Cataclasite. Etymology of Metapelite and Cataclasite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Metapelite and Formation of Cataclasite. The etymology of Metapelite is From Pelos or clay in Greek while that of Cataclasite 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 and Cataclasite belong to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Metapelite and Cataclasite 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 Cataclasite,

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