Metapelite and Ijolite Definition

Definition of Metapelite and Ijolite

The general Metapelite and Ijolite 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, Ijolite is an intrusive igneous rock which is composed mainly of nepheline and an alkali pyroxene, usually aegirine-augite. Along with definition of Metapelite and Ijolite, get to know about Properties of Metapelite and Ijolite. Get to know more information about Metapelite and Ijolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Metapelite and Ijolite

The history of Metapelite and Ijolite 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 Ijolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Metapelite and Ijolite

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

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