Metapelite and Lamprophyre Definition

Definition of Metapelite and Lamprophyre

The general Metapelite and Lamprophyre 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, Lamprophyre is uncommon igneous rocks primarily occurring as dikes, lopoliths, laccoliths, stocks and small intrusions. Along with definition of Metapelite and Lamprophyre, get to know about Properties of Metapelite and Lamprophyre. Get to know more information about Metapelite and Lamprophyre origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Metapelite and Lamprophyre

The history of Metapelite and Lamprophyre 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 Lamprophyre Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Metapelite and Lamprophyre

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

For Metapelite,

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

For Lamprophyre,

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