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Lherzolite and Sovite Definition

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1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Lherzolite is a type of ultramafic igneous rock which contains essential olivine and clinopyroxene and orthopyroxene in equal proportions
Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
France
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From the Lherz Massif, an alpine peridotite complex, at Étang de Lers, near Massat in the French Pyrenees; Lherz is the archaic spelling of this location
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1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Lherzolite and Sovite

The general Lherzolite and Sovite definition can be stated as: Lherzolite is a type of ultramafic igneous rock which contains essential olivine and clinopyroxene and orthopyroxene in equal proportions. On the other hand, Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. Along with definition of Lherzolite and Sovite, get to know about Properties of Lherzolite and Sovite. Get to know more information about Lherzolite and Sovite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Lherzolite and Sovite

The history of Lherzolite 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.

Lherzolite and Sovite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Lherzolite and Sovite

Along with Lherzolite and Sovite definition, know more about the etymology of Lherzolite and Sovite. Etymology of Lherzolite and Sovite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Lherzolite and Formation of Sovite. The etymology of Lherzolite is From the Lherz Massif, an alpine peridotite complex, at Étang de Lers, near Massat in the French Pyrenees; Lherz is the archaic spelling of this location while that of Sovite is From the Lherz Massif, an alpine peridotite complex, at Étang de Lers, near Massat in the French Pyrenees; Lherz is the archaic spelling of this location. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Lherzolite and Sovite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Lherzolite and Sovite are listed below.

For Lherzolite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
  • Group: Plutonic
  • Other Categories: Fine 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
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