Sovite and Laterite Definition

Definition of Sovite and Laterite

The general Sovite and Laterite definition can be stated as: Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. On the other hand, Laterite rock is a type of Sedimentary rock which is rich in iron and aluminium, formed in hot and wet tropical areas. Along with definition of Sovite and Laterite, get to know about Properties of Sovite and Laterite. Get to know more information about Sovite and Laterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Sovite and Laterite

The history of Sovite and Laterite 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 Laterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sovite and Laterite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock