Sovite and Nepheline Syenite Definition

Definition of Sovite and Nepheline Syenite

The general Sovite and Nepheline Syenite definition can be stated as: Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. On the other hand, Nepheline Syenite is a holocrystalline plutonic rock resembling syenite but containing nepheline and lacking quartz. Along with definition of Sovite and Nepheline Syenite, get to know about Properties of Sovite and Nepheline Syenite. Get to know more information about Sovite and Nepheline Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Sovite and Nepheline Syenite

The history of Sovite and Nepheline Syenite 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 Nepheline Syenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sovite and Nepheline Syenite

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

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