Metapelite and Pantellerite Definition

Definition of Metapelite and Pantellerite

The general Metapelite and Pantellerite 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, Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite. Along with definition of Metapelite and Pantellerite, get to know about Properties of Metapelite and Pantellerite. Get to know more information about Metapelite and Pantellerite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Metapelite and Pantellerite

The history of Metapelite and Pantellerite 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 Pantellerite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Metapelite and Pantellerite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock