Metapelite and Icelandite Definition

Definition of Metapelite and Icelandite

The general Metapelite and Icelandite 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, Icelandite belongs to volcanic igneous rocks which is rich in iron and belongs to andesite rock. Along with definition of Metapelite and Icelandite, get to know about Properties of Metapelite and Icelandite. Get to know more information about Metapelite and Icelandite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Metapelite and Icelandite

The history of Metapelite and Icelandite 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 Icelandite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Metapelite and Icelandite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock