Benmoreite and Metapelite Definition

Definition of Benmoreite and Metapelite

The general Benmoreite and Metapelite definition can be stated as: An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. 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 Benmoreite and Metapelite, get to know about Properties of Benmoreite and Metapelite. Get to know more information about Benmoreite and Metapelite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Benmoreite and Metapelite

The history of Benmoreite 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.

Benmoreite and Metapelite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Benmoreite and Metapelite

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

For Benmoreite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• 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