Metapelite and Peridotite Definition

Definition of Metapelite and Peridotite

The general Metapelite and Peridotite 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, Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle. Along with definition of Metapelite and Peridotite, get to know about Properties of Metapelite and Peridotite. Get to know more information about Metapelite and Peridotite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Metapelite and Peridotite

The history of Metapelite and Peridotite 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 Peridotite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Metapelite and Peridotite

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

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