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Sovite and Pantellerite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock
Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Strait of sicily
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
Not Available
From Pantelleria, a volcanic island in the Strait of Sicily
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 Pantellerite

The general Sovite and Pantellerite definition can be stated as: Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. On the other hand, Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite. Along with definition of Sovite and Pantellerite, get to know about Properties of Sovite and Pantellerite. Get to know more information about Sovite and Pantellerite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Sovite and Pantellerite

The history of Sovite and Pantellerite 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 Pantellerite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sovite and Pantellerite

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

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