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Metapelite and Mangerite Definition


Mangerite 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   
Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite   

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Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Pelos or clay in Greek   
Not Available   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

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Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Metapelite and Mangerite

The general Metapelite and Mangerite 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, Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. Along with definition of Metapelite and Mangerite, get to know about Properties of Metapelite and Mangerite. Get to know more information about Metapelite and Mangerite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Metapelite and Mangerite

The history of Metapelite and Mangerite 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 Mangerite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Metapelite and Mangerite

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

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