Metapelite and Variolite Definition

Definition of Metapelite and Variolite

The general Metapelite and Variolite 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, Variolites are a group of dark green basic igneous rocks which exhibit pale colored spots, or spherules, especially on weathered surfaces, that give them a pockmarked appearance. Along with definition of Metapelite and Variolite, get to know about Properties of Metapelite and Variolite. Get to know more information about Metapelite and Variolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Metapelite and Variolite

The history of Metapelite and Variolite 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 Variolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Metapelite and Variolite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Opaque rock