Usually means: Fine-grained metamorphic rock type.
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Definitions from Wiktionary (pelite)

▸ noun:  (geology) A sedimentary rock containing very fine particles.

Similar:
psephite, metapelite, claystone, peperino, lutite, peagrit, phyllite, shale, clastic, microbreccia, more...

Opposite:
psammite, crystalline, igneous, metamorphic, sedimentary

Types:
sandstone, mudstone, shale, limestone, dolomite, chert, obsidian, pumice, more...

Phrases:
Evania Pelite, more...

Adjectives:
sandy, semi, average, fine, rich, primary, laminated, dolomitic

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Similar:
psephite, metapelite, claystone, peperino, lutite, peagrit, phyllite, shale, clastic, microbreccia, more...

Opposite:
psammite, crystalline, igneous, metamorphic, sedimentary

Types:
sandstone, mudstone, shale, limestone, dolomite, chert, obsidian, pumice, more...

Phrases:
Evania Pelite, more...

Adjectives:
sandy, semi, average, fine, rich, primary, laminated, dolomitic



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