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Metapelite and Whiteschist Definition


Whiteschist and Metapelite Definition


Definition

Definition
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   
Whiteschist is an uncommon rock type belonging to a class of metamorphic rock, this is formed at high-ultra-high pressures   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Tasmania   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Pelos or clay in Greek   
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Metapelite and Whiteschist

The general Metapelite and Whiteschist 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, Whiteschist is an uncommon rock type belonging to a class of metamorphic rock, this is formed at high-ultra-high pressures. Along with definition of Metapelite and Whiteschist, get to know about Properties of Metapelite and Whiteschist. Get to know more information about Metapelite and Whiteschist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Metapelite and Whiteschist

The history of Metapelite and Whiteschist 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 Whiteschist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Metapelite and Whiteschist

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

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