The general Metapelite and Chert 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, Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture. Along with definition of Metapelite and Chert, get to know about Properties of Metapelite and Chert. Get to know more information about Metapelite and Chert origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Metapelite and Chert 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 Chert definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Metapelite and Chert. In this section, you will know about Metapelite and Chert Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Metapelite and Chert are Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Metapelite and Chert discoverer. The discoverer of Metapelite and Chert are Unknown.
Along with Metapelite and Chert definition, know more about the etymology of Metapelite and Chert. Etymology of Metapelite and Chert gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Metapelite and Formation of Chert. The etymology of Metapelite is From Pelos or clay in Greek while that of Chert 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 Chert belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Metapelite and Chert are listed below.
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