Metapelite and Granulite Definition

Definition of Metapelite and Granulite

The general Metapelite and Granulite 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, Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.. Along with definition of Metapelite and Granulite, get to know about Properties of Metapelite and Granulite. Get to know more information about Metapelite and Granulite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Metapelite and Granulite

The history of Metapelite and Granulite 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 Granulite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Metapelite and Granulite

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

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