Metapelite and Aplite Definition

Definition of Metapelite and Aplite

The general Metapelite and Aplite 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, Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. Along with definition of Metapelite and Aplite, get to know about Properties of Metapelite and Aplite. Get to know more information about Metapelite and Aplite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Metapelite and Aplite

The history of Metapelite and Aplite 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 Aplite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Metapelite and Aplite

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

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