Metapelite and Arkose Definition

Definition of Metapelite and Arkose

The general Metapelite and Arkose 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, Arkose is a sedimentary rock, specifically a type of sandstone containing at least 25% feldspar. Along with definition of Metapelite and Arkose, get to know about Properties of Metapelite and Arkose. Get to know more information about Metapelite and Arkose origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Metapelite and Arkose

The history of Metapelite and Arkose 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 Arkose Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Metapelite and Arkose

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock