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Metapelite and Limestone Definition


Limestone and Metapelite Definition


Definition

Definition
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   
Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed mostly of calcite and aragonite, which are different crystal forms of calcium carbonate   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
New Zealand   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Belsazar Hacquet   

Etymology
From Pelos or clay in Greek   
From lime and stone in late 14th Century   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Metapelite and Limestone

The general Metapelite and Limestone 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, Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed mostly of calcite and aragonite, which are different crystal forms of calcium carbonate. Along with definition of Metapelite and Limestone, get to know about Properties of Metapelite and Limestone. Get to know more information about Metapelite and Limestone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Metapelite and Limestone

The history of Metapelite and Limestone 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 Limestone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Metapelite and Limestone

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

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