Metapelite and Carbonatite Definition

Definition of Metapelite and Carbonatite

The general Metapelite and Carbonatite 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, Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals. Along with definition of Metapelite and Carbonatite, get to know about Properties of Metapelite and Carbonatite. Get to know more information about Metapelite and Carbonatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Metapelite and Carbonatite

The history of Metapelite and Carbonatite 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 Carbonatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Metapelite and Carbonatite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock