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Metapelite and Shale Definition


Shale 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   
Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed by the compaction of silt and clay-size mineral particles   

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Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Pelos or clay in Greek   
From German Schalstein laminated limestone, and Schalgebirge layer of stone in stratified rock. From Old English scealu in its base sense of- thing that divides or separate,   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Sedimentary 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 Shale

The general Metapelite and Shale 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, Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed by the compaction of silt and clay-size mineral particles. Along with definition of Metapelite and Shale, get to know about Properties of Metapelite and Shale. Get to know more information about Metapelite and Shale origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Metapelite and Shale

The history of Metapelite and Shale 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 Shale Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Metapelite and Shale

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

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