Sovite and Metapelite Definition

Definition of Sovite and Metapelite

The general Sovite and Metapelite definition can be stated as: Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. On the other hand, Metapelite is an old and currently not widely used field geological term for a clay rich fine-grained clastic sediment or sedimentary rock, i.e. mud or a mudstone. Along with definition of Sovite and Metapelite, get to know about Properties of Sovite and Metapelite. Get to know more information about Sovite and Metapelite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Sovite and Metapelite

The history of Sovite and Metapelite 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 Metapelite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sovite and Metapelite

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

• 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