Metapelite and Dunite Definition

Definition of Metapelite and Dunite

The general Metapelite and Dunite 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, Dunite is a green to brownish coarse-grained igneous rock mainly consisting of olivine. Along with definition of Metapelite and Dunite, get to know about Properties of Metapelite and Dunite. Get to know more information about Metapelite and Dunite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Metapelite and Dunite

The history of Metapelite and Dunite 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 Dunite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Metapelite and Dunite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock