Metapelite and Dacite Definition

Definition of Metapelite and Dacite

The general Metapelite and Dacite 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, Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. Along with definition of Metapelite and Dacite, get to know about Properties of Metapelite and Dacite. Get to know more information about Metapelite and Dacite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Metapelite and Dacite

The history of Metapelite and Dacite 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 Dacite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Metapelite and Dacite

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

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