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Schist and Metapelite Definition


Metapelite and Schist Definition


Definition

Definition
Schist is a medium grade metamorphic rock with medium to large, flat, sheet like grains in a preferred orientation   
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 French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split   
From Pelos or clay in Greek   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

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Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Schist and Metapelite

The general Schist and Metapelite definition can be stated as: Schist is a medium grade metamorphic rock with medium to large, flat, sheet like grains in a preferred orientation. 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 Schist and Metapelite, get to know about Properties of Schist and Metapelite. Get to know more information about Schist and Metapelite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Schist and Metapelite

The history of Schist 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.

Schist and Metapelite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Schist and Metapelite

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

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