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Evaporite and Evaporite Definition


Evaporite and Evaporite Definition


Definition

Definition
A water-soluble mineral sediment resulting from concentration and crystallization by evaporation from an aqueous solution   
A water-soluble mineral sediment resulting from concentration and crystallization by evaporation from an aqueous solution   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
USA   

Discoverer
Usiglio   
Usiglio   

Etymology
From a sediment left after the evaporation   
From a sediment left after the evaporation   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

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Group
Not Applicable   
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 Evaporite and Evaporite

The general Evaporite and Evaporite definition can be stated as: A water-soluble mineral sediment resulting from concentration and crystallization by evaporation from an aqueous solution. On the other hand, A water-soluble mineral sediment resulting from concentration and crystallization by evaporation from an aqueous solution. Along with definition of Evaporite and Evaporite, get to know about Properties of Evaporite and Evaporite. Get to know more information about Evaporite and Evaporite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Evaporite and Evaporite

The history of Evaporite and Evaporite 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.

Evaporite and Evaporite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Evaporite and Evaporite

Along with Evaporite and Evaporite definition, know more about the etymology of Evaporite and Evaporite. Etymology of Evaporite and Evaporite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Evaporite and Formation of Evaporite. The etymology of Evaporite is From a sediment left after the evaporation while that of Evaporite is From a sediment left after the evaporation. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Evaporite and Evaporite belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Evaporite and Evaporite are listed below.

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