Metapelite and Phonolite Definition

Definition of Metapelite and Phonolite

The general Metapelite and Phonolite 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, Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic. Along with definition of Metapelite and Phonolite, get to know about Properties of Metapelite and Phonolite. Get to know more information about Metapelite and Phonolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Metapelite and Phonolite

The history of Metapelite and Phonolite 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 Phonolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Metapelite and Phonolite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock