Metapelite and Basanite  Definition

Definition of Metapelite and Basanite 

The general Metapelite and Basanite  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, Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone. Along with definition of Metapelite and Basanite , get to know about Properties of Metapelite and Basanite . Get to know more information about Metapelite and Basanite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Metapelite and Basanite 

The history of Metapelite and Basanite  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 Basanite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Metapelite and Basanite 

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

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