Metapelite and Rhyodacite Definition

Definition of Metapelite and Rhyodacite

The general Metapelite and Rhyodacite 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, Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite. Along with definition of Metapelite and Rhyodacite, get to know about Properties of Metapelite and Rhyodacite. Get to know more information about Metapelite and Rhyodacite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Metapelite and Rhyodacite

The history of Metapelite and Rhyodacite 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 Rhyodacite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Metapelite and Rhyodacite

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

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