Metapelite and Greenschist Definition

Definition of Metapelite and Greenschist

The general Metapelite and Greenschist 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, Greenschist is a metamorphic rock that is formed under lowest temperatures and pressures and is usually produced by regional metamorphism. Along with definition of Metapelite and Greenschist, get to know about Properties of Metapelite and Greenschist. Get to know more information about Metapelite and Greenschist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Metapelite and Greenschist

The history of Metapelite and Greenschist 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 Greenschist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Metapelite and Greenschist

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

• 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