Metapelite and Vogesite Definition

Definition of Metapelite and Vogesite

The general Metapelite and Vogesite 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, Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. Along with definition of Metapelite and Vogesite, get to know about Properties of Metapelite and Vogesite. Get to know more information about Metapelite and Vogesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Metapelite and Vogesite

The history of Metapelite and Vogesite 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 Vogesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Metapelite and Vogesite

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

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