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Sovite and Marl Definition


Marl and Sovite Definition


Definition

Definition
Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock   
Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Not Available   
From Old French marle, from Late Latin marglia   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Sovite and Marl

The general Sovite and Marl definition can be stated as: Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. On the other hand, Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime. Along with definition of Sovite and Marl, get to know about Properties of Sovite and Marl. Get to know more information about Sovite and Marl origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Sovite and Marl

The history of Sovite and Marl 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 Marl Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sovite and Marl

Along with Sovite and Marl definition, know more about the etymology of Sovite and Marl. Etymology of Sovite and Marl gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Sovite and Formation of Marl. The etymology of Sovite is not available while that of Marl 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 Marl belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Sovite and Marl are listed below.

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