Carbonatite and Metapelite Definition

Definition of Carbonatite and Metapelite

The general Carbonatite and Metapelite definition can be stated as: Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals. 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 Carbonatite and Metapelite, get to know about Properties of Carbonatite and Metapelite. Get to know more information about Carbonatite and Metapelite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Carbonatite and Metapelite

The history of Carbonatite 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.

Carbonatite and Metapelite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Carbonatite and Metapelite

Along with Carbonatite and Metapelite definition, know more about the etymology of Carbonatite and Metapelite. Etymology of Carbonatite and Metapelite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Carbonatite and Formation of Metapelite. The etymology of Carbonatite is From any intrusive igneous rock, having a majority of carbonate minerals while that of Metapelite is From any intrusive igneous rock, having a majority of carbonate minerals. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Carbonatite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Metapelite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Carbonatite and Metapelite are listed below.

For Carbonatite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine 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