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Metapelite and Hornblendite Definition


Hornblendite 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   
Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Pelos or clay in Greek   
From German, Horn horn + blende   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

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 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.

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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.

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