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Metapelite and Hornfels Definition


Hornfels 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   
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   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
New Zealand   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Pelos or clay in Greek   
From German which means hornstone   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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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.

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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.

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