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Metapelite and Dolomite Definition


Dolomite and Metapelite Definition


Definition

Definition
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   
Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Southern Alps, France   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Dolomieu   

Etymology
From Pelos or clay in Greek   
From French, from the name of Dolomieu (1750–1801), the French geologist who discovered the rock   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

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Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Metapelite and Dolomite

The general Metapelite and Dolomite 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, Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight. Along with definition of Metapelite and Dolomite, get to know about Properties of Metapelite and Dolomite. Get to know more information about Metapelite and Dolomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Metapelite and Dolomite

The history of Metapelite and Dolomite 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 Dolomite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Metapelite and Dolomite

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

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