Metapelite and Gneiss Definition

Definition of Metapelite and Gneiss

The general Metapelite and Gneiss 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, Gneiss is a common and widely distributed type of rock formed by high-grade regional metamorphic processes from pre-existing formations that were originally either igneous or sedimentary rocks. Along with definition of Metapelite and Gneiss, get to know about Properties of Metapelite and Gneiss. Get to know more information about Metapelite and Gneiss origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Metapelite and Gneiss

The history of Metapelite and Gneiss 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 Gneiss Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Metapelite and Gneiss

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock