Metapelite and Syenite Definition

Definition of Metapelite and Syenite

The general Metapelite and Syenite 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, Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals. Along with definition of Metapelite and Syenite, get to know about Properties of Metapelite and Syenite. Get to know more information about Metapelite and Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Metapelite and Syenite

The history of Metapelite and Syenite 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 Syenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Metapelite and Syenite

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

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