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Rhyolite and Metapelite Definition


Metapelite and Rhyolite Definition


Definition

Definition
Rhyolite is a fine-grained igneous rock which is rich in silica   
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
North America   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Ferdinand von Richthofen   
Unknown   

Etymology
From German Rhyolit, from Greek rhuax lava stream + lithos stone   
From Pelos or clay in Greek   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
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 Rhyolite and Metapelite

The general Rhyolite and Metapelite definition can be stated as: Rhyolite is a fine-grained igneous rock which is rich in silica. 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 Rhyolite and Metapelite, get to know about Properties of Rhyolite and Metapelite. Get to know more information about Rhyolite and Metapelite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Rhyolite and Metapelite

The history of Rhyolite 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.

Rhyolite and Metapelite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhyolite and Metapelite

Along with Rhyolite and Metapelite definition, know more about the etymology of Rhyolite and Metapelite. Etymology of Rhyolite and Metapelite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Rhyolite and Formation of Metapelite. The etymology of Rhyolite is From German Rhyolit, from Greek rhuax lava stream + lithos stone while that of Metapelite is From German Rhyolit, from Greek rhuax lava stream + lithos stone. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Rhyolite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Metapelite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Rhyolite and Metapelite are listed below.

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