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Tephrite and Metapelite Definition


Metapelite and Tephrite Definition


Definition

Definition
Tephrite is an aphanitic to porphyritic textured, volcanic igneous rock   
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
Germany   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Van Tooren   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek tephra, ashes from Indo-European base, to burn   
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, 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 Tephrite and Metapelite

The general Tephrite and Metapelite definition can be stated as: Tephrite is an aphanitic to porphyritic textured, volcanic igneous rock. 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 Tephrite and Metapelite, get to know about Properties of Tephrite and Metapelite. Get to know more information about Tephrite and Metapelite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Tephrite and Metapelite

The history of Tephrite 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.

Tephrite and Metapelite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Tephrite and Metapelite

Along with Tephrite and Metapelite definition, know more about the etymology of Tephrite and Metapelite. Etymology of Tephrite and Metapelite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Tephrite and Formation of Metapelite. The etymology of Tephrite is From Greek tephra, ashes from Indo-European base, to burn while that of Metapelite is From Greek tephra, ashes from Indo-European base, to burn. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Tephrite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Metapelite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Tephrite and Metapelite are listed below.

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