Metapelite and Pyrolite Definition

Definition of Metapelite and Pyrolite

The general Metapelite and Pyrolite 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, Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt. Along with definition of Metapelite and Pyrolite, get to know about Properties of Metapelite and Pyrolite. Get to know more information about Metapelite and Pyrolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Metapelite and Pyrolite

The history of Metapelite and Pyrolite 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 Pyrolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Metapelite and Pyrolite

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

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