Metapelite and Quartzite Definition

Definition of Metapelite and Quartzite

The general Metapelite and Quartzite 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, Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. Along with definition of Metapelite and Quartzite, get to know about Properties of Metapelite and Quartzite. Get to know more information about Metapelite and Quartzite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Metapelite and Quartzite

The history of Metapelite and Quartzite 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 Quartzite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Metapelite and Quartzite

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

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