Metapelite and Minette Definition

Definition of Metapelite and Minette

The general Metapelite and Minette 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, Minette is a variety of Lamprophyre and is porphyritic alkaline igneous rock which is mainly dominated by biotite and potassic feldspar. Along with definition of Metapelite and Minette, get to know about Properties of Metapelite and Minette. Get to know more information about Metapelite and Minette origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Metapelite and Minette

The history of Metapelite and Minette 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 Minette Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Metapelite and Minette

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock