Metapelite and Basalt Definition

Definition of Metapelite and Basalt

The general Metapelite and Basalt 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, Basalt is a common extrusive igneous rock formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the surface of Earth. Along with definition of Metapelite and Basalt, get to know about Properties of Metapelite and Basalt. Get to know more information about Metapelite and Basalt origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Metapelite and Basalt

The history of Metapelite and Basalt 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 Basalt Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Metapelite and Basalt

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

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