Metapelite and Norite Definition

Definition of Metapelite and Norite

The general Metapelite and Norite 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, Norite is a mafic intrusive igneous rock composed largely of the calcium-rich plagioclase labradorite, orthopyroxene, and olivine. Along with definition of Metapelite and Norite, get to know about Properties of Metapelite and Norite. Get to know more information about Metapelite and Norite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Metapelite and Norite

The history of Metapelite and Norite 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 Norite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Metapelite and Norite

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

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