Metapelite and Rhomb Porphyry Definition

Definition of Metapelite and Rhomb Porphyry

The general Metapelite and Rhomb Porphyry 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, Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts. Along with definition of Metapelite and Rhomb Porphyry, get to know about Properties of Metapelite and Rhomb Porphyry. Get to know more information about Metapelite and Rhomb Porphyry origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Metapelite and Rhomb Porphyry

The history of Metapelite and Rhomb Porphyry 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 Rhomb Porphyry Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Metapelite and Rhomb Porphyry

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

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