- unmetamorphosed
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unmetamorphosed — “+ adjective Etymology: un (I) + metamorphosed, past participle of metamorphose : not metamorphosed the arrangement of mineral grains in unmetamorphosed sediments Journal of Geology … Useful english dictionary
unmetamorphosed — adj. * * * … Universalium
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Pelite — (Greek Pelos , Clay) is a descriptive name for a clastic rock with a grain size of less than 1/16mm (originally sand or silt) Examples include slate and mudstone. The equivalent Latin derived term is Lutite. Pelite is more commonly used for a… … Wikipedia
