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Sovite and Phyllite Definition


Phyllite and Sovite Definition


Definition

Definition
Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock  
Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks  

History
  
  

Origin
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-  

Discoverer
Unknown  
Unknown  

Etymology
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From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1  

Class
Igneous Rocks  
Metamorphic Rocks  

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

Family
  
  

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

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Definition of Sovite and Phyllite

The general Sovite and Phyllite definition can be stated as: Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. On the other hand, Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. Along with definition of Sovite and Phyllite, get to know about Properties of Sovite and Phyllite. Get to know more information about Sovite and Phyllite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Sovite and Phyllite

The history of Sovite and Phyllite 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 Phyllite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sovite and Phyllite

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

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