Metapelite and Jasperoid Definition

Definition of Metapelite and Jasperoid

The general Metapelite and Jasperoid 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, Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks. Along with definition of Metapelite and Jasperoid, get to know about Properties of Metapelite and Jasperoid. Get to know more information about Metapelite and Jasperoid origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Metapelite and Jasperoid

The history of Metapelite and Jasperoid 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 Jasperoid Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Metapelite and Jasperoid

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

• 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