Metapelite and Eclogite Definition

Definition of Metapelite and Eclogite

The general Metapelite and Eclogite 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, Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature. Along with definition of Metapelite and Eclogite, get to know about Properties of Metapelite and Eclogite. Get to know more information about Metapelite and Eclogite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Metapelite and Eclogite

The history of Metapelite and Eclogite 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 Eclogite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Metapelite and Eclogite

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

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