Harzburgite and Metapelite Definition

Definition of Harzburgite and Metapelite

The general Harzburgite and Metapelite definition can be stated as: Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine. 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 Harzburgite and Metapelite, get to know about Properties of Harzburgite and Metapelite. Get to know more information about Harzburgite and Metapelite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Harzburgite and Metapelite

The history of Harzburgite 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.

Harzburgite and Metapelite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Harzburgite and Metapelite

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

For Harzburgite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse 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