Lherzolite and Metapelite Definition

Definition of Lherzolite and Metapelite

The general Lherzolite and Metapelite definition can be stated as: Lherzolite is a type of ultramafic igneous rock which contains essential olivine and clinopyroxene and orthopyroxene in equal proportions. 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 Lherzolite and Metapelite, get to know about Properties of Lherzolite and Metapelite. Get to know more information about Lherzolite and Metapelite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Lherzolite and Metapelite

The history of Lherzolite 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.

Lherzolite and Metapelite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Lherzolite and Metapelite

Along with Lherzolite and Metapelite definition, know more about the etymology of Lherzolite and Metapelite. Etymology of Lherzolite and Metapelite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Lherzolite and Formation of Metapelite. The etymology of Lherzolite is From the Lherz Massif, an alpine peridotite complex, at Étang de Lers, near Massat in the French Pyrenees; Lherz is the archaic spelling of this location while that of Metapelite is From the Lherz Massif, an alpine peridotite complex, at Étang de Lers, near Massat in the French Pyrenees; Lherz is the archaic spelling of this location. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Lherzolite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Metapelite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Lherzolite and Metapelite are listed below.

For Lherzolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: 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