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Sovite and Shale Definition


Shale and Sovite Definition


Definition

Definition
Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock   
Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed by the compaction of silt and clay-size mineral particles   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Not Available   
From German Schalstein laminated limestone, and Schalgebirge layer of stone in stratified rock. From Old English scealu in its base sense of- thing that divides or separate,   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary 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   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Sovite and Shale

The general Sovite and Shale definition can be stated as: Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. On the other hand, Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed by the compaction of silt and clay-size mineral particles. Along with definition of Sovite and Shale, get to know about Properties of Sovite and Shale. Get to know more information about Sovite and Shale origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Sovite and Shale

The history of Sovite and Shale 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 Shale Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sovite and Shale

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

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