Metapelite and Luxullianite Definition

Definition of Metapelite and Luxullianite

The general Metapelite and Luxullianite 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, Luxullianite is a rare type of granite, known for presence of clusters of radially arranged acicular tourmaline crystals which are enclosed by phenocrysts of orthoclase and quartz in a matrix of quartz, tourmaline, alkali feldspar, brown mica.. Along with definition of Metapelite and Luxullianite, get to know about Properties of Metapelite and Luxullianite. Get to know more information about Metapelite and Luxullianite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Metapelite and Luxullianite

The history of Metapelite and Luxullianite 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 Luxullianite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Metapelite and Luxullianite

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

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