Picrite and Metapelite Definition

Definition of Picrite and Metapelite

The general Picrite and Metapelite definition can be stated as: Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine. 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 Picrite and Metapelite, get to know about Properties of Picrite and Metapelite. Get to know more information about Picrite and Metapelite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Picrite and Metapelite

The history of Picrite 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.

Picrite and Metapelite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Picrite and Metapelite

Along with Picrite and Metapelite definition, know more about the etymology of Picrite and Metapelite. Etymology of Picrite and Metapelite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Picrite and Formation of Metapelite. The etymology of Picrite is From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century while that of Metapelite is From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Picrite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Metapelite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Picrite and Metapelite are listed below.

For Picrite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• 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