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Sovite and Schist Definition


Schist and Sovite Definition


Definition

Definition
Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock   
Schist is a medium grade metamorphic rock with medium to large, flat, sheet like grains in a preferred orientation   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Not Available   
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split   

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   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Sovite and Schist

The general Sovite and Schist definition can be stated as: Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. On the other hand, Schist is a medium grade metamorphic rock with medium to large, flat, sheet like grains in a preferred orientation. Along with definition of Sovite and Schist, get to know about Properties of Sovite and Schist. Get to know more information about Sovite and Schist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Sovite and Schist

The history of Sovite and Schist 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 Schist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sovite and Schist

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

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