Epidosite and Metapelite Definition

Definition of Epidosite and Metapelite

The general Epidosite and Metapelite definition can be stated as: Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. 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 Epidosite and Metapelite, get to know about Properties of Epidosite and Metapelite. Get to know more information about Epidosite and Metapelite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Epidosite and Metapelite

The history of Epidosite 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.

Epidosite and Metapelite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Epidosite and Metapelite

Along with Epidosite and Metapelite definition, know more about the etymology of Epidosite and Metapelite. Etymology of Epidosite and Metapelite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Epidosite and Formation of Metapelite. The etymology of Epidosite is not available while that of Metapelite is not available. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Epidosite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Metapelite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Epidosite and Metapelite are listed below.

For Epidosite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, 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