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Sovite and Mudstone Definition


Mudstone and Sovite Definition


Definition

Definition
Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock   
Mudstone is a fine-grained, dark gray sedimentary rock, which is formed from silt and clay and is similar to shale but has less laminations   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Not Available   
From the English mud and stone, from low German mudde and stainaz   

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 Mudstone

The general Sovite and Mudstone definition can be stated as: Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. On the other hand, Mudstone is a fine-grained, dark gray sedimentary rock, which is formed from silt and clay and is similar to shale but has less laminations. Along with definition of Sovite and Mudstone, get to know about Properties of Sovite and Mudstone. Get to know more information about Sovite and Mudstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Sovite and Mudstone

The history of Sovite and Mudstone 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 Mudstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sovite and Mudstone

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

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