Metapelite and Sovite Definition

Definition of Metapelite and Sovite

The general Metapelite and Sovite definition can be stated as: Metapelite is an old and currently not widely used field geological term for a clay rich fine-grained clastic sediment or sedimentary rock, i.e. mud or a mudstone. On the other hand, Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. Along with definition of Metapelite and Sovite, get to know about Properties of Metapelite and Sovite. Get to know more information about Metapelite and Sovite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Metapelite and Sovite

The history of Metapelite 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.

Metapelite and Sovite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Metapelite and Sovite

Along with Metapelite and Sovite definition, know more about the etymology of Metapelite and Sovite. Etymology of Metapelite and Sovite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Metapelite and Formation of Sovite. The etymology of Metapelite is From Pelos or clay in Greek while that of Sovite is From Pelos or clay in Greek. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Metapelite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Sovite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Metapelite and Sovite are listed below.

For Metapelite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Sovite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock