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Diabase and Metapelite Definition


Metapelite and Diabase Definition


Definition

Definition
Diabase is a fine-grained igneous rock which is composed mostly of pyroxene and feldspar   
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   

History
  
  

Origin
Germany   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Christian Leopold von Buch   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek di + base   
From Pelos or clay in Greek   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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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.

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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.

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