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Metapelite and Soapstone Definition


Soapstone 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   
It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Pelos or clay in Greek   
From 17th century, because of its greasy feel and use like a soap   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

The general Metapelite and Soapstone 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, It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc. Along with definition of Metapelite and Soapstone, get to know about Properties of Metapelite and Soapstone. Get to know more information about Metapelite and Soapstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Metapelite and Soapstone

The history of Metapelite and Soapstone 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 Soapstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Metapelite and Soapstone

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

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