Metapelite and Lherzolite Definition

Definition of Metapelite and Lherzolite

The general Metapelite and Lherzolite 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, Lherzolite is a type of ultramafic igneous rock which contains essential olivine and clinopyroxene and orthopyroxene in equal proportions. Along with definition of Metapelite and Lherzolite, get to know about Properties of Metapelite and Lherzolite. Get to know more information about Metapelite and Lherzolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Metapelite and Lherzolite

The history of Metapelite and Lherzolite 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 Lherzolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Metapelite and Lherzolite

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

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