Metapelite and Scoria Definition

Definition of Metapelite and Scoria

The general Metapelite and Scoria 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, Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. Along with definition of Metapelite and Scoria, get to know about Properties of Metapelite and Scoria. Get to know more information about Metapelite and Scoria origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Metapelite and Scoria

The history of Metapelite and Scoria 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 Scoria Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Metapelite and Scoria

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

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