Metapelite and Pegmatite Definition

Definition of Metapelite and Pegmatite

The general Metapelite and Pegmatite 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, Pegmatite rock is a holocrystalline, intrusive igneous rock which is composed of interlocking phaneritic crystals. Along with definition of Metapelite and Pegmatite, get to know about Properties of Metapelite and Pegmatite. Get to know more information about Metapelite and Pegmatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Metapelite and Pegmatite

The history of Metapelite and Pegmatite 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 Pegmatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Metapelite and Pegmatite

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

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