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Metapelite and Serpentinite Definition


Serpentinite and Metapelite Definition


Definition

Definition
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   
A hydration and metamorphic transformation of ultramafic rock from the Earth's mantle is called as serpentinization, a group of minerals is formed by serpentinization compose rock 'serpentinite'.   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Pelos or clay in Greek   
From English word serpentinization.   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

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Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Metapelite and Serpentinite

The general Metapelite and Serpentinite 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, A hydration and metamorphic transformation of ultramafic rock from the Earth's mantle is called as serpentinization, a group of minerals is formed by serpentinization compose rock 'serpentinite'.. Along with definition of Metapelite and Serpentinite, get to know about Properties of Metapelite and Serpentinite. Get to know more information about Metapelite and Serpentinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Metapelite and Serpentinite

The history of Metapelite and Serpentinite 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 Serpentinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Metapelite and Serpentinite

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

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