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Quartzite and Metapelite Definition


Metapelite and Quartzite Definition


Definition

Definition
Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone   
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
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From quartz + -ite   
From Pelos or clay in Greek   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

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Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Quartzite and Metapelite

The general Quartzite and Metapelite definition can be stated as: Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. 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 Quartzite and Metapelite, get to know about Properties of Quartzite and Metapelite. Get to know more information about Quartzite and Metapelite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Quartzite and Metapelite

The history of Quartzite 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.

Quartzite and Metapelite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Quartzite and Metapelite

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

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