Metapelite and Enderbite Definition

Definition of Metapelite and Enderbite

The general Metapelite and Enderbite 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, Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. Along with definition of Metapelite and Enderbite, get to know about Properties of Metapelite and Enderbite. Get to know more information about Metapelite and Enderbite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Metapelite and Enderbite

The history of Metapelite and Enderbite 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 Enderbite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Metapelite and Enderbite

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

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