Metapelite and Trachyandesite Definition

Definition of Metapelite and Trachyandesite

The general Metapelite and Trachyandesite 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, Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. Along with definition of Metapelite and Trachyandesite, get to know about Properties of Metapelite and Trachyandesite. Get to know more information about Metapelite and Trachyandesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Metapelite and Trachyandesite

The history of Metapelite and Trachyandesite 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 Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Metapelite and Trachyandesite

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

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