Metapelite and Epidosite Definition

Definition of Metapelite and Epidosite

The general Metapelite and Epidosite 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, Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. Along with definition of Metapelite and Epidosite, get to know about Properties of Metapelite and Epidosite. Get to know more information about Metapelite and Epidosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Metapelite and Epidosite

The history of Metapelite and Epidosite 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 Epidosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Metapelite and Epidosite

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

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