Metapelite and Diatomite Definition

Definition of Metapelite and Diatomite

The general Metapelite and Diatomite 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, Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth. Along with definition of Metapelite and Diatomite, get to know about Properties of Metapelite and Diatomite. Get to know more information about Metapelite and Diatomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Metapelite and Diatomite

The history of Metapelite and Diatomite 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 Diatomite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Metapelite and Diatomite

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

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