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Sovite and Whiteschist Definition


Whiteschist and Sovite Definition


Definition

Definition
Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock   
Whiteschist is an uncommon rock type belonging to a class of metamorphic rock, this is formed at high-ultra-high pressures   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Tasmania   

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, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Sovite and Whiteschist

The general Sovite and Whiteschist definition can be stated as: Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. On the other hand, Whiteschist is an uncommon rock type belonging to a class of metamorphic rock, this is formed at high-ultra-high pressures. Along with definition of Sovite and Whiteschist, get to know about Properties of Sovite and Whiteschist. Get to know more information about Sovite and Whiteschist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Sovite and Whiteschist

The history of Sovite and Whiteschist 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 Whiteschist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sovite and Whiteschist

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

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