Metapelite and Websterite Definition

Definition of Metapelite and Websterite

The general Metapelite and Websterite 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, Websterite is ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that consists of roughly equal proportions of orthopyroxene and clinopyroxene. It is a special type of pyroxenite.. Along with definition of Metapelite and Websterite, get to know about Properties of Metapelite and Websterite. Get to know more information about Metapelite and Websterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Metapelite and Websterite

The history of Metapelite and Websterite 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 Websterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Metapelite and Websterite

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

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