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Metapelite and Amphibolite Definition


Amphibolite and Metapelite Definition


Definition

Definition
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   
Amphibolite can be defined as a granular metamorphic rock which mainly consist of hornblende and plagioclase   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Alexandre Brongniart   

Etymology
From Pelos or clay in Greek   
From Amphibole + -ite   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Metapelite and Amphibolite

The general Metapelite and Amphibolite definition can be stated as: 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. On the other hand, Amphibolite can be defined as a granular metamorphic rock which mainly consist of hornblende and plagioclase. Along with definition of Metapelite and Amphibolite, get to know about Properties of Metapelite and Amphibolite. Get to know more information about Metapelite and Amphibolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Metapelite and Amphibolite

The history of Metapelite and Amphibolite 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.

Metapelite and Amphibolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Metapelite and Amphibolite

Along with Metapelite and Amphibolite definition, know more about the etymology of Metapelite and Amphibolite. Etymology of Metapelite and Amphibolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Metapelite and Formation of Amphibolite. The etymology of Metapelite is From Pelos or clay in Greek while that of Amphibolite is From Pelos or clay in Greek. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Metapelite and Amphibolite belong to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Metapelite and Amphibolite are listed below.

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