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Metapelite and Granodiorite Definition


Granodiorite and Metapelite Definition


Definition

Definition
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   
Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Pelos or clay in Greek   
From granite + diorite   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

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Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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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.

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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.

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