Metapelite and Larvikite Definition

Definition of Metapelite and Larvikite

The general Metapelite and Larvikite 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, Larvikite is an igneous rock and a variety of monzonite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized crystals of feldspar. Along with definition of Metapelite and Larvikite, get to know about Properties of Metapelite and Larvikite. Get to know more information about Metapelite and Larvikite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Metapelite and Larvikite

The history of Metapelite and Larvikite 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 Larvikite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Metapelite and Larvikite

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

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