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Greywacke and Sovite Definition


Sovite and Greywacke Definition


Definition

Definition
Greywacke is defined as a dark coarse-grained sandstone rock which contains more than 15 per cent clay   
Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From German Grauwacke, from grau grey + wacke   
Not Available   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Greywacke and Sovite

The general Greywacke and Sovite definition can be stated as: Greywacke is defined as a dark coarse-grained sandstone rock which contains more than 15 per cent clay. On the other hand, Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. Along with definition of Greywacke and Sovite, get to know about Properties of Greywacke and Sovite. Get to know more information about Greywacke and Sovite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Greywacke and Sovite

The history of Greywacke and Sovite 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.

Greywacke and Sovite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Greywacke and Sovite

Along with Greywacke and Sovite definition, know more about the etymology of Greywacke and Sovite. Etymology of Greywacke and Sovite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Greywacke and Formation of Sovite. The etymology of Greywacke is From German Grauwacke, from grau grey + wacke while that of Sovite is From German Grauwacke, from grau grey + wacke. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Greywacke belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Sovite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Greywacke and Sovite are listed below.

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