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Pyrolite and Metapelite Definition


Metapelite and Pyrolite Definition


Definition

Definition
Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt   
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   

History
  
  

Origin
Pike County, U.S   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the chemical and mineralogical composition of the upper mantle of the Earth   
From Pelos or clay in Greek   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Pyrolite and Metapelite

The general Pyrolite and Metapelite definition can be stated as: Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt. 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 Pyrolite and Metapelite, get to know about Properties of Pyrolite and Metapelite. Get to know more information about Pyrolite and Metapelite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Pyrolite and Metapelite

The history of Pyrolite 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.

Pyrolite and Metapelite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pyrolite and Metapelite

Along with Pyrolite and Metapelite definition, know more about the etymology of Pyrolite and Metapelite. Etymology of Pyrolite and Metapelite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Pyrolite and Formation of Metapelite. The etymology of Pyrolite is From the chemical and mineralogical composition of the upper mantle of the Earth while that of Metapelite is From the chemical and mineralogical composition of the upper mantle of the Earth. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Pyrolite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Metapelite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Pyrolite and Metapelite are listed below.

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