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Granulite and Soapstone Definition


Soapstone and Granulite Definition


Definition

Definition
Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.   
It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc   

History
  
  

Origin
Central Europe   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Latin granulum, a little grain or fine grained   
From 17th century, because of its greasy feel and use like a soap   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Granulite and Soapstone

The general Granulite and Soapstone definition can be stated as: Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.. On the other hand, It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc. Along with definition of Granulite and Soapstone, get to know about Properties of Granulite and Soapstone. Get to know more information about Granulite and Soapstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Granulite and Soapstone

The history of Granulite and Soapstone 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.

Granulite and Soapstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granulite and Soapstone

Along with Granulite and Soapstone definition, know more about the etymology of Granulite and Soapstone. Etymology of Granulite and Soapstone gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Granulite and Formation of Soapstone. The etymology of Granulite is From Latin granulum, a little grain or fine grained while that of Soapstone is From Latin granulum, a little grain or fine grained. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Granulite and Soapstone belong to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Granulite and Soapstone are listed below.

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