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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
Unknown   
Egypt   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Not Available   
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   
Not Applicable   

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 Unknown 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 not available while that of Marble 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 Marble belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Sovite and Marble are listed below.

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