Phyllite and Metapelite Definition

Definition of Phyllite and Metapelite

The general Phyllite and Metapelite definition can be stated as: Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. 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 Phyllite and Metapelite, get to know about Properties of Phyllite and Metapelite. Get to know more information about Phyllite and Metapelite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phyllite and Metapelite

The history of Phyllite 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.

Phyllite and Metapelite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phyllite and Metapelite

Along with Phyllite and Metapelite definition, know more about the etymology of Phyllite and Metapelite. Etymology of Phyllite and Metapelite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Phyllite and Formation of Metapelite. The etymology of Phyllite is From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1 while that of Metapelite is From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Phyllite and Metapelite belong to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Phyllite and Metapelite are listed below.

For Phyllite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium 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