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Suevite and Soapstone Definition


Soapstone and Suevite Definition


Definition

Definition
During the impact melted material forming a breccia containing glass and crystal or lithic fragments together form Suevite rock.   
It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc   

History
  
  

Origin
Canada, Germany   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
No etymologies found   
From 17th century, because of its greasy feel and use like a soap   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Suevite and Soapstone

The general Suevite and Soapstone definition can be stated as: During the impact melted material forming a breccia containing glass and crystal or lithic fragments together form Suevite rock.. On the other hand, It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc. Along with definition of Suevite and Soapstone, get to know about Properties of Suevite and Soapstone. Get to know more information about Suevite and Soapstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Suevite and Soapstone

The history of Suevite and Soapstone 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.

Suevite and Soapstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Suevite and Soapstone

Along with Suevite and Soapstone definition, know more about the etymology of Suevite and Soapstone. Etymology of Suevite and Soapstone gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Suevite and Formation of Soapstone. The etymology of Suevite is No etymologies found while that of Soapstone is No etymologies found. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Suevite and Soapstone belong to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Suevite and Soapstone are listed below.

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