Shale and Metapelite Definition

Definition of Shale and Metapelite

The general Shale and Metapelite definition can be stated as: Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed by the compaction of silt and clay-size mineral particles. 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 Shale and Metapelite, get to know about Properties of Shale and Metapelite. Get to know more information about Shale and Metapelite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shale and Metapelite

The history of Shale 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.

Shale and Metapelite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shale and Metapelite

Along with Shale and Metapelite definition, know more about the etymology of Shale and Metapelite. Etymology of Shale and Metapelite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Shale and Formation of Metapelite. The etymology of Shale is From German Schalstein laminated limestone, and Schalgebirge layer of stone in stratified rock. From Old English scealu in its base sense of- thing that divides or separate, while that of Metapelite is From German Schalstein laminated limestone, and Schalgebirge layer of stone in stratified rock. From Old English scealu in its base sense of- thing that divides or separate,. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Shale belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Metapelite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Shale and Metapelite are listed below.

For Shale,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: 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