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Sovite and Marble Definition


Marble and Sovite Definition


Definition

Definition
Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock  
Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock which is composed of recrystallized carbonate which is formed when limestone is exposed to high temperatures and pressures over a long time  

History
  
  

Origin
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Egypt  

Discoverer
Unknown  
Unknown  

Etymology
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From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like  

Class
Igneous Rocks  
Metamorphic Rocks  

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic  
-  

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

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Definition of Sovite and Marble

The general Sovite and Marble definition can be stated as: Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. On the other hand, Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock which is composed of recrystallized carbonate which is formed when limestone is exposed to high temperatures and pressures over a long time. Along with definition of Sovite and Marble, get to know about Properties of Sovite and Marble. Get to know more information about Sovite and Marble origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Sovite and Marble

The history of Sovite and Marble 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 Marble Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sovite and Marble

Along with Sovite and Marble definition, know more about the etymology of Sovite and Marble. Etymology of Sovite and Marble gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Sovite and Formation of Marble. The etymology of Sovite is - while that of Marble is -. 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 Marble belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Sovite and Marble are listed below.

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