Metapelite and Benmoreite Definition

Definition of Metapelite and Benmoreite

The general Metapelite and Benmoreite 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, An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. Along with definition of Metapelite and Benmoreite, get to know about Properties of Metapelite and Benmoreite. Get to know more information about Metapelite and Benmoreite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Metapelite and Benmoreite

The history of Metapelite and Benmoreite 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 Benmoreite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Metapelite and Benmoreite

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

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