Metapelite and Blue Granite Definition

Definition of Metapelite and Blue Granite

The general Metapelite and Blue Granite 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, Blue Granite is an igneous rock and a variety of Larvikite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized blue crystals of feldspar. Along with definition of Metapelite and Blue Granite, get to know about Properties of Metapelite and Blue Granite. Get to know more information about Metapelite and Blue Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Metapelite and Blue Granite

The history of Metapelite and Blue Granite 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 Blue Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Metapelite and Blue Granite

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

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