Sovite and Lamprophyre Definition

Definition of Sovite and Lamprophyre

The general Sovite and Lamprophyre definition can be stated as: Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. On the other hand, Lamprophyre is uncommon igneous rocks primarily occurring as dikes, lopoliths, laccoliths, stocks and small intrusions. Along with definition of Sovite and Lamprophyre, get to know about Properties of Sovite and Lamprophyre. Get to know more information about Sovite and Lamprophyre origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Sovite and Lamprophyre

The history of Sovite and Lamprophyre 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 Lamprophyre Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sovite and Lamprophyre

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

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