Metapelite and Nephelinite Definition

Definition of Metapelite and Nephelinite

The general Metapelite and Nephelinite 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, Nephelinite is a fine-grained or aphanitic igneous rock made up almost entirely of nepheline and clinopyroxene (variety augite).. Along with definition of Metapelite and Nephelinite, get to know about Properties of Metapelite and Nephelinite. Get to know more information about Metapelite and Nephelinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Metapelite and Nephelinite

The history of Metapelite and Nephelinite 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 Nephelinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Metapelite and Nephelinite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock