Metapelite and Felsite Definition

Definition of Metapelite and Felsite

The general Metapelite and Felsite 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, Felsite is a very fine grained volcanic rock that may or may not contain larger crystals and light colored rock that typically requires petrographic examination or chemical analysis for more precise definition. Along with definition of Metapelite and Felsite, get to know about Properties of Metapelite and Felsite. Get to know more information about Metapelite and Felsite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Metapelite and Felsite

The history of Metapelite and Felsite 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 Felsite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Metapelite and Felsite

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

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