Metapelite and Andesite Definition

Definition of Metapelite and Andesite

The general Metapelite and Andesite 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, Andesite is a dark, fine-grained, brown or greyish intermediate volcanic rock which is a commonly found in lava. Along with definition of Metapelite and Andesite, get to know about Properties of Metapelite and Andesite. Get to know more information about Metapelite and Andesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Metapelite and Andesite

The history of Metapelite and Andesite 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 Andesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Metapelite and Andesite

Along with Metapelite and Andesite definition, know more about the etymology of Metapelite and Andesite. Etymology of Metapelite and Andesite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Metapelite and Formation of Andesite. The etymology of Metapelite is From Pelos or clay in Greek while that of Andesite 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 belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Andesite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Metapelite and Andesite are listed below.

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

For Andesite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock