Metapelite and Tachylite Definition

Definition of Metapelite and Tachylite

The general Metapelite and Tachylite 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, Tachylite is a vitreous form of basaltic volcanic glass. This glass is formed naturally by the rapid cooling of molten basalt. Along with definition of Metapelite and Tachylite, get to know about Properties of Metapelite and Tachylite. Get to know more information about Metapelite and Tachylite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Metapelite and Tachylite

The history of Metapelite and Tachylite 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 Tachylite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Metapelite and Tachylite

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

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