Soapstone and Metapelite Definition

Definition of Soapstone and Metapelite

The general Soapstone and Metapelite definition can be stated as: It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc. 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 Soapstone and Metapelite, get to know about Properties of Soapstone and Metapelite. Get to know more information about Soapstone and Metapelite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Soapstone and Metapelite

The history of Soapstone 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.

Soapstone and Metapelite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Soapstone and Metapelite

Along with Soapstone and Metapelite definition, know more about the etymology of Soapstone and Metapelite. Etymology of Soapstone and Metapelite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Soapstone and Formation of Metapelite. The etymology of Soapstone is From 17th century, because of its greasy feel and use like a soap while that of Metapelite is From 17th century, because of its greasy feel and use like a soap. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Soapstone and Metapelite belong to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Soapstone and Metapelite are listed below.

For Soapstone,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft 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