Foidolite and Sovite Definition

Definition of Foidolite and Sovite

The general Foidolite and Sovite definition can be stated as: Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%. On the other hand, Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. Along with definition of Foidolite and Sovite, get to know about Properties of Foidolite and Sovite. Get to know more information about Foidolite and Sovite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Foidolite and Sovite

The history of Foidolite and Sovite 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.

Foidolite and Sovite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Foidolite and Sovite

Along with Foidolite and Sovite definition, know more about the etymology of Foidolite and Sovite. Etymology of Foidolite and Sovite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Foidolite and Formation of Sovite. The etymology of Foidolite is From the mineral feldspathoid which is the main content of rock while that of Sovite is From the mineral feldspathoid which is the main content of rock. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Foidolite and Sovite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Foidolite and Sovite are listed below.

For Foidolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Sovite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock