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Metapelite and Oolite Definition


Oolite 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   
Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Pelos or clay in Greek   
From oo- + -lite, after German Oolit. A rock consisting of fine grains of carbonate of lime   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Metapelite and Oolite

The general Metapelite and Oolite 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, Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite. Along with definition of Metapelite and Oolite, get to know about Properties of Metapelite and Oolite. Get to know more information about Metapelite and Oolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Metapelite and Oolite

The history of Metapelite and Oolite 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 Oolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Metapelite and Oolite

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

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