Metapelite and Ignimbrite Definition

Definition of Metapelite and Ignimbrite

The general Metapelite and Ignimbrite 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, Ignimbrite is a volcanic rock consisting mainly of pumice fragments, formed by the consolidation of material deposited by pyroclastic flows. Along with definition of Metapelite and Ignimbrite, get to know about Properties of Metapelite and Ignimbrite. Get to know more information about Metapelite and Ignimbrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Metapelite and Ignimbrite

The history of Metapelite and Ignimbrite 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 Ignimbrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Metapelite and Ignimbrite

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

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