Metapelite and Picrite Definition

Definition of Metapelite and Picrite

The general Metapelite and Picrite 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, Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine. Along with definition of Metapelite and Picrite, get to know about Properties of Metapelite and Picrite. Get to know more information about Metapelite and Picrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Metapelite and Picrite

The history of Metapelite and Picrite 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 Picrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Metapelite and Picrite

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

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