Metapelite and Phyllite Definition

Definition of Metapelite and Phyllite

The general Metapelite and Phyllite 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, Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. Along with definition of Metapelite and Phyllite, get to know about Properties of Metapelite and Phyllite. Get to know more information about Metapelite and Phyllite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Metapelite and Phyllite

The history of Metapelite and Phyllite 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 Phyllite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Metapelite and Phyllite

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

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