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Metapelite and Blueschist Definition


Blueschist and Metapelite Definition


Definition

Definition
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   
Blueschist is a metamorphic rock which is generally blue in color and is formed under conditions of high pressure and low temperature   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Edgar Bailey   

Etymology
From Pelos or clay in Greek   
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Metapelite and Blueschist

The general Metapelite and Blueschist 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, Blueschist is a metamorphic rock which is generally blue in color and is formed under conditions of high pressure and low temperature. Along with definition of Metapelite and Blueschist, get to know about Properties of Metapelite and Blueschist. Get to know more information about Metapelite and Blueschist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Metapelite and Blueschist

The history of Metapelite and Blueschist 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 Blueschist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Metapelite and Blueschist

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

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