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Metapelite Rock



Definition
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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 0

History
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Origin
Unknown 0

Discoverer
Unknown 0

Etymology
From Pelos or clay in Greek 0

Class
Metamorphic Rocks 0

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock 0

Family
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Group
Not Applicable 0

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock 0

Texture
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Texture
Foliated 0

Color
Dark Greenish - Grey, Green, Light Green, Light Greenish Grey 0

Maintenance
Less 0

Durability
Durable 0

Water Resistant
Yes 0

Scratch Resistant
Yes 0

Stain Resistant
Yes 0

Wind Resistant
No 0

Acid Resistant
No 0

Appearance
Banded 0

Uses
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Architecture
0

Interior Uses
Decorative Aggregates, Interior Decoration 0

Exterior Uses
As Building Stone, As Facing Stone 0

Other Architectural Uses
Curbing 0

Industry
0

Construction Industry
Cement Manufacture, Construction Aggregate, for Road Aggregate 0

Medical Industry
Not Yet Used 0

Antiquity Uses
Artifacts 0

Other Uses
0

Commercial Uses
Commemorative Tablets, Creating Artwork 0

Types
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Types
Not Available 0

Features
Easily splits into thin plates, It is One of the Oldest, Strongest and Hardest Rock 0

Archaeological Significance
0

Monuments
Not Yet Used 0

Famous Monuments
Not Applicable 0

Sculpture
Not Yet Used 0

Famous Sculptures
Not Applicable 0

Pictographs
Used 0

Petroglyphs
Used 0

Figurines
Not Yet Used 0

Fossils
Absent 0

Formation
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Formation
Due to change in environmental conditions, rocks are heated and pressurized deep inside the Earth's surface. Metapelite is formed from the extreme heat caused by magma or by the intense collisions and friction of tectonic plates. 0

Composition
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Mineral Content
Albite, Chlorite, Quartz 0

Compound Content
Aluminium Oxide, CaO, MgO 0

Transformation
0

Metamorphism
No 0

Types of Metamorphism
Not Applicable 0

Weathering
Yes 0

Types of Weathering
Biological Weathering, Chemical Weathering, Mechanical Weathering 0

Erosion
Yes 0

Types of Erosion
Chemical Erosion, Coastal Erosion, Water Erosion, Wind Erosion 0

Properties
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Physical Properties
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Hardness
5-6 0

Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained 0

Fracture
Fibrous 0

Streak
Unknown 0

Porosity
Highly Porous 0

Luster
Earthy 0

Compressive Strength
Not Available 0

Cleavage
Not Available 0

Toughness
Not Available 0

Specific Gravity
3.4-3.7 0

Transparency
Opaque 0

Density
0-300 g/cm3 0

Thermal Properties
0

Specific Heat Capacity
0.72 kJ/Kg K 20

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant 0

Reserves
0

Deposits in Eastern Continents
0

Asia
Not Yet Found 0

Africa
Western Africa 0

Europe
United Kingdom 0

Others
Not Yet Found 0

Deposits in Western Continents
0

North America
Not Available 0

South America
Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador 0

Deposits in Oceania Continent
0

Australia
Central Australia, Western Australia 0

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Information about Metapelite

Rocks are naturally occurring solids which are composed of minerals & have been used by humans since ages. From Stone Age, rocks are used for various purposes. Also, the metals and minerals found in rock play an important role in our life. Get to know all the Metapelite Uses. We have provided you with all information about Metapelite rock here. 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. Metapelite is available in dark greenish - grey, green, light green, light greenish grey colors. The streak of a rock is the color of powder produced when it is dragged across an unweathered surface. The streak of Metapelite is unknown. Get to know more about Metapelite rock and characteristics of Metapelite rock in the next sections.

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