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Sovite and Slate Definition


Slate and Sovite Definition


Definition

Definition
Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock   
Slate is a fine-grained, foliated, homogeneous metamorphic rock derived from an original shale-type sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash through low-grade regional metamorphism   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
England   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Not Available   
From Old French esclate, from esclat (French éclat)   

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   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Sovite and Slate

The general Sovite and Slate definition can be stated as: Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. On the other hand, Slate is a fine-grained, foliated, homogeneous metamorphic rock derived from an original shale-type sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash through low-grade regional metamorphism. Along with definition of Sovite and Slate, get to know about Properties of Sovite and Slate. Get to know more information about Sovite and Slate origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Sovite and Slate

The history of Sovite and Slate 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 Slate Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sovite and Slate

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

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