Metapelite and Granodiorite Definition

Definition of Metapelite and Granodiorite

The general Metapelite and Granodiorite 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, Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite. Along with definition of Metapelite and Granodiorite, get to know about Properties of Metapelite and Granodiorite. Get to know more information about Metapelite and Granodiorite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Metapelite and Granodiorite

The history of Metapelite and Granodiorite 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 Granodiorite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Metapelite and Granodiorite

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

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