Metapelite and Chalk Definition

Definition of Metapelite and Chalk

The general Metapelite and Chalk 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, Chalk is a soft, white, powdery limestone consisting mainly of fossil shells of foraminifers. Along with definition of Metapelite and Chalk, get to know about Properties of Metapelite and Chalk. Get to know more information about Metapelite and Chalk origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Metapelite and Chalk

The history of Metapelite and Chalk 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 Chalk Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Metapelite and Chalk

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

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