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Granulite and Mudstone Definition


Mudstone and Granulite Definition


Definition

Definition
Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.   
Mudstone is a fine-grained, dark gray sedimentary rock, which is formed from silt and clay and is similar to shale but has less laminations   

History
  
  

Origin
Central Europe   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Latin granulum, a little grain or fine grained   
From the English mud and stone, from low German mudde and stainaz   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Granulite and Mudstone

The general Granulite and Mudstone definition can be stated as: Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.. On the other hand, Mudstone is a fine-grained, dark gray sedimentary rock, which is formed from silt and clay and is similar to shale but has less laminations. Along with definition of Granulite and Mudstone, get to know about Properties of Granulite and Mudstone. Get to know more information about Granulite and Mudstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Granulite and Mudstone

The history of Granulite and Mudstone 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.

Granulite and Mudstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granulite and Mudstone

Along with Granulite and Mudstone definition, know more about the etymology of Granulite and Mudstone. Etymology of Granulite and Mudstone gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Granulite and Formation of Mudstone. The etymology of Granulite is From Latin granulum, a little grain or fine grained while that of Mudstone is From Latin granulum, a little grain or fine grained. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Granulite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Mudstone belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Granulite and Mudstone are listed below.

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