The general Phonolite and Sovite definition can be stated as: Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic. On the other hand, Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. Along with definition of Phonolite and Sovite, get to know about Properties of Phonolite and Sovite. Get to know more information about Phonolite and Sovite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Phonolite 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.
Phonolite and Sovite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Phonolite and Sovite. In this section, you will know about Phonolite and Sovite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Phonolite and Sovite are Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Phonolite and Sovite discoverer. The discoverer of Phonolite and Sovite are Unknown.
Along with Phonolite and Sovite definition, know more about the etymology of Phonolite and Sovite. Etymology of Phonolite and Sovite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Phonolite and Formation of Sovite. The etymology of Phonolite is From the Greek meaning sounding stone because of the metallic sound it produces if an unfractured plate is hit while that of Sovite is From the Greek meaning sounding stone because of the metallic sound it produces if an unfractured plate is hit. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Phonolite and Sovite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Phonolite and Sovite are listed below.
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