Metapelite and Suevite Definition

Definition of Metapelite and Suevite

The general Metapelite and Suevite 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, During the impact melted material forming a breccia containing glass and crystal or lithic fragments together form Suevite rock.. Along with definition of Metapelite and Suevite, get to know about Properties of Metapelite and Suevite. Get to know more information about Metapelite and Suevite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Metapelite and Suevite

The history of Metapelite and Suevite 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 Suevite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Metapelite and Suevite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock