Amphibolite and Metapelite Definition

Definition of Amphibolite and Metapelite

The general Amphibolite and Metapelite definition can be stated as: Amphibolite can be defined as a granular metamorphic rock which mainly consist of hornblende and plagioclase. 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 Amphibolite and Metapelite, get to know about Properties of Amphibolite and Metapelite. Get to know more information about Amphibolite and Metapelite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Amphibolite and Metapelite

The history of Amphibolite 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.

Amphibolite and Metapelite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Amphibolite and Metapelite

Along with Amphibolite and Metapelite definition, know more about the etymology of Amphibolite and Metapelite. Etymology of Amphibolite and Metapelite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Amphibolite and Formation of Metapelite. The etymology of Amphibolite is From Amphibole + -ite while that of Metapelite is From Amphibole + -ite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Amphibolite and Metapelite belong to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Amphibolite and Metapelite are listed below.

For Amphibolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Medium 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