Sovite and Pegmatite Definition

Definition of Sovite and Pegmatite

The general Sovite and Pegmatite definition can be stated as: Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. On the other hand, Pegmatite rock is a holocrystalline, intrusive igneous rock which is composed of interlocking phaneritic crystals. Along with definition of Sovite and Pegmatite, get to know about Properties of Sovite and Pegmatite. Get to know more information about Sovite and Pegmatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Sovite and Pegmatite

The history of Sovite and Pegmatite 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 Pegmatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sovite and Pegmatite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock