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Sovite and Greenschist Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock
Greenschist is a metamorphic rock that is formed under lowest temperatures and pressures and is usually produced by regional metamorphism
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
Not Available
From minerals such as chlorite, serpentine, and epidote, and platy minerals such as muscovite and platy serpentine which are green in color
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Sovite and Greenschist

The general Sovite and Greenschist definition can be stated as: Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. On the other hand, Greenschist is a metamorphic rock that is formed under lowest temperatures and pressures and is usually produced by regional metamorphism. Along with definition of Sovite and Greenschist, get to know about Properties of Sovite and Greenschist. Get to know more information about Sovite and Greenschist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Sovite and Greenschist

The history of Sovite and Greenschist 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.

Sovite and Greenschist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sovite and Greenschist

Along with Sovite and Greenschist definition, know more about the etymology of Sovite and Greenschist. Etymology of Sovite and Greenschist gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Sovite and Formation of Greenschist. The etymology of Sovite is not available while that of Greenschist is not available. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Sovite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Greenschist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Sovite and Greenschist are listed below.

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

For Greenschist,

  • 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