Phyllite and Sovite Definition

Definition of Phyllite and Sovite

The general Phyllite and Sovite definition can be stated as: Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. On the other hand, Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. Along with definition of Phyllite and Sovite, get to know about Properties of Phyllite and Sovite. Get to know more information about Phyllite and Sovite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phyllite and Sovite

The history of Phyllite 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.

Phyllite and Sovite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phyllite and Sovite

Along with Phyllite and Sovite definition, know more about the etymology of Phyllite and Sovite. Etymology of Phyllite and Sovite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Phyllite and Formation of Sovite. The etymology of Phyllite is From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1 while that of Sovite is From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Phyllite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Sovite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Phyllite and Sovite are listed below.

For Phyllite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft 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