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Sovite and Icelandite Definition

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1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock
Icelandite belongs to volcanic igneous rocks which is rich in iron and belongs to andesite rock
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Iceland
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Ian S. E. Carmichael
1.3 Etymology
Not Available
From its origin place near Cenozoic volcano near the parsonage Þingmúli in East Iceland
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Volcanic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Sovite and Icelandite

The general Sovite and Icelandite definition can be stated as: Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. On the other hand, Icelandite belongs to volcanic igneous rocks which is rich in iron and belongs to andesite rock. Along with definition of Sovite and Icelandite, get to know about Properties of Sovite and Icelandite. Get to know more information about Sovite and Icelandite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Sovite and Icelandite

The history of Sovite and Icelandite 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 Icelandite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sovite and Icelandite

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

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

For Icelandite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
  • Group: Volcanic
  • Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock