Vogesite and Metapelite Definition

Definition of Vogesite and Metapelite

The general Vogesite and Metapelite definition can be stated as: Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. 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 Vogesite and Metapelite, get to know about Properties of Vogesite and Metapelite. Get to know more information about Vogesite and Metapelite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Vogesite and Metapelite

The history of Vogesite 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.

Vogesite and Metapelite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Vogesite and Metapelite

Along with Vogesite and Metapelite definition, know more about the etymology of Vogesite and Metapelite. Etymology of Vogesite and Metapelite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Vogesite and Formation of Metapelite. The etymology of Vogesite is From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple while that of Metapelite is From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Vogesite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Metapelite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Vogesite and Metapelite are listed below.

For Vogesite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• 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