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Schist and Sovite Definition


Sovite and Schist Definition


Definition

Definition
Schist is a medium grade metamorphic rock with medium to large, flat, sheet like grains in a preferred orientation   
Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split   
Not Available   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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 Schist and Sovite

The general Schist and Sovite definition can be stated as: Schist is a medium grade metamorphic rock with medium to large, flat, sheet like grains in a preferred orientation. On the other hand, Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. Along with definition of Schist and Sovite, get to know about Properties of Schist and Sovite. Get to know more information about Schist and Sovite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Schist and Sovite

The history of Schist 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.

Schist and Sovite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Schist and Sovite

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

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