Metapelite and Hornblendite Definition

Definition of Metapelite and Hornblendite

The general Metapelite and Hornblendite 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, Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock. Along with definition of Metapelite and Hornblendite, get to know about Properties of Metapelite and Hornblendite. Get to know more information about Metapelite and Hornblendite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Metapelite and Hornblendite

The history of Metapelite and Hornblendite 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 Hornblendite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Metapelite and Hornblendite

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

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