Metapelite and Hornfels Definition

Definition of Metapelite and Hornfels

The general Metapelite and Hornfels 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, Hornfels is a metamorphic rock formed by the contact between mudstone or other clay rich rock, and a hot igneous body, and represents a heat altered equivalent of the original rock. Along with definition of Metapelite and Hornfels, get to know about Properties of Metapelite and Hornfels. Get to know more information about Metapelite and Hornfels origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Metapelite and Hornfels

The history of Metapelite and Hornfels 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 Hornfels Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Metapelite and Hornfels

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock