Phonolite and Metapelite Definition

Definition of Phonolite and Metapelite

The general Phonolite and Metapelite definition can be stated as: Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic. On the other hand, 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. Along with definition of Phonolite and Metapelite, get to know about Properties of Phonolite and Metapelite. Get to know more information about Phonolite and Metapelite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phonolite and Metapelite

The history of Phonolite and Metapelite 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.

Phonolite and Metapelite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phonolite and Metapelite

Along with Phonolite and Metapelite definition, know more about the etymology of Phonolite and Metapelite. Etymology of Phonolite and Metapelite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Phonolite and Formation of Metapelite. The etymology of Phonolite is From the Greek meaning sounding stone because of the metallic sound it produces if an unfractured plate is hit while that of Metapelite is From the Greek meaning sounding stone because of the metallic sound it produces if an unfractured plate is hit. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Phonolite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Metapelite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Phonolite and Metapelite are listed below.

For Phonolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

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