Metapelite and Basaltic Trachyandesite Definition

Definition of Metapelite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

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

History of Metapelite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

The history of Metapelite and Basaltic Trachyandesite 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 Basaltic Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Metapelite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

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

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