The general Metapelite and Latite 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, Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. Along with definition of Metapelite and Latite, get to know about Properties of Metapelite and Latite. Get to know more information about Metapelite and Latite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Metapelite and Latite 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 Latite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Metapelite and Latite. In this section, you will know about Metapelite and Latite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Metapelite is Unknown whereas Origin of Latite is Italy. It is interesting to know the name of Metapelite and Latite discoverer. The discoverer of Metapelite and Latite are Unknown.
Along with Metapelite and Latite definition, know more about the etymology of Metapelite and Latite. Etymology of Metapelite and Latite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Metapelite and Formation of Latite. The etymology of Metapelite is From Pelos or clay in Greek while that of Latite 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 Latite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Metapelite and Latite are listed below.
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