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Metapelite and Granulite Definition


Granulite 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   
Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Central Europe   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Pelos or clay in Greek   
From Latin granulum, a little grain or fine grained   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

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Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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 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.

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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.

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