Porphyry and Metapelite Definition

Definition of Porphyry and Metapelite

The general Porphyry and Metapelite definition can be stated as: Porphyry is a reddish-brown to purple igneous rock containing large phenocrysts of various minerals embedded in a fine-grained matrix. On the other hand, 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. Along with definition of Porphyry and Metapelite, get to know about Properties of Porphyry and Metapelite. Get to know more information about Porphyry and Metapelite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Porphyry and Metapelite

The history of Porphyry and Metapelite 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.

Porphyry and Metapelite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Porphyry and Metapelite

Along with Porphyry and Metapelite definition, know more about the etymology of Porphyry and Metapelite. Etymology of Porphyry and Metapelite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Porphyry and Formation of Metapelite. The etymology of Porphyry is From Old French porfire, from Italian porfiro and in some cases directly from Latin porphyrites while that of Metapelite is From Old French porfire, from Italian porfiro and in some cases directly from Latin porphyrites. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Porphyry belongs to Igneous Rocks while Metapelite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Porphyry and Metapelite are listed below.

For Porphyry,

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

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