Metapelite and Theralite Definition

Definition of Metapelite and Theralite

The general Metapelite and Theralite 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, Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. Along with definition of Metapelite and Theralite, get to know about Properties of Metapelite and Theralite. Get to know more information about Metapelite and Theralite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Metapelite and Theralite

The history of Metapelite and Theralite 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 Theralite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Metapelite and Theralite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock