Metapelite and Turbidite Definition

Definition of Metapelite and Turbidite

The general Metapelite and Turbidite 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, A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. Along with definition of Metapelite and Turbidite, get to know about Properties of Metapelite and Turbidite. Get to know more information about Metapelite and Turbidite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Metapelite and Turbidite

The history of Metapelite and Turbidite 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 Turbidite Origin and Discoverer

Metapelite and Turbidite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Metapelite and Turbidite. In this section, you will know about Metapelite and Turbidite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Metapelite is Unknown whereas Origin of Turbidite is European Foreland Basins. It is interesting to know the name of Metapelite and Turbidite discoverer. The Discoverer of Metapelite is Unknown and the discoverer of Turbidite is Arnold H. Bouma.

Etymology of Metapelite and Turbidite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock