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Jasperoid and Metapelite Definition


Metapelite and Jasperoid Definition


Definition

Definition
Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of 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
  
  

Origin
USA   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From silica, the main mineral content of Jasperoid   
From Pelos or clay in Greek   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, 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 Jasperoid and Metapelite

The general Jasperoid and Metapelite definition can be stated as: Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of 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 Jasperoid and Metapelite, get to know about Properties of Jasperoid and Metapelite. Get to know more information about Jasperoid and Metapelite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jasperoid and Metapelite

The history of Jasperoid 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.

Jasperoid and Metapelite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jasperoid and Metapelite

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

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