Metapelite and Nepheline Syenite Definition

Definition of Metapelite and Nepheline Syenite

The general Metapelite and Nepheline Syenite 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, Nepheline Syenite is a holocrystalline plutonic rock resembling syenite but containing nepheline and lacking quartz. Along with definition of Metapelite and Nepheline Syenite, get to know about Properties of Metapelite and Nepheline Syenite. Get to know more information about Metapelite and Nepheline Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Metapelite and Nepheline Syenite

The history of Metapelite and Nepheline Syenite 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 Nepheline Syenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Metapelite and Nepheline Syenite

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

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