Diabase and Metapelite Definition

Definition of Diabase and Metapelite

The general Diabase and Metapelite definition can be stated as: Diabase is a fine-grained igneous rock which is composed mostly of pyroxene and feldspar. 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 Diabase and Metapelite, get to know about Properties of Diabase and Metapelite. Get to know more information about Diabase and Metapelite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diabase and Metapelite

The history of Diabase 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.

Diabase and Metapelite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diabase and Metapelite

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

For Diabase,

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