Sandstone and Metapelite Definition

Definition of Sandstone and Metapelite

The general Sandstone and Metapelite definition can be stated as: Sandstone is defined as a rock which is composed of sand-sized grains of various minerals mostly of uniform size and often are smooth and rounded. 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 Sandstone and Metapelite, get to know about Properties of Sandstone and Metapelite. Get to know more information about Sandstone and Metapelite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Sandstone and Metapelite

The history of Sandstone 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.

Sandstone and Metapelite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sandstone and Metapelite

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

For Sandstone,

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