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Gneiss and Metapelite Definition


Metapelite and Gneiss Definition


Definition

Definition
Gneiss is a common and widely distributed type of rock formed by high-grade regional metamorphic processes from pre-existing formations that were originally either igneous or sedimentary rocks   
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
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the Middle High German verb gneist (to spark; so called because the rock glitters)   
From Pelos or clay in Greek   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

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Group
Not Applicable   
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Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Gneiss and Metapelite

The general Gneiss and Metapelite definition can be stated as: Gneiss is a common and widely distributed type of rock formed by high-grade regional metamorphic processes from pre-existing formations that were originally either igneous or sedimentary rocks. 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 Gneiss and Metapelite, get to know about Properties of Gneiss and Metapelite. Get to know more information about Gneiss and Metapelite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Gneiss and Metapelite

The history of Gneiss 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.

Gneiss and Metapelite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Gneiss and Metapelite

Along with Gneiss and Metapelite definition, know more about the etymology of Gneiss and Metapelite. Etymology of Gneiss and Metapelite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Gneiss and Formation of Metapelite. The etymology of Gneiss is From the Middle High German verb gneist (to spark; so called because the rock glitters) while that of Metapelite is From the Middle High German verb gneist (to spark; so called because the rock glitters). The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Gneiss and Metapelite belong to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Gneiss and Metapelite are listed below.

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