Sovite and Pyroxenite Definition

Definition of Sovite and Pyroxenite

The general Sovite and Pyroxenite definition can be stated as: Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. On the other hand, Pyroxenite is a dark, greenish, granular intrusive igneous rock consisting mainly of pyroxenes and olivine. Along with definition of Sovite and Pyroxenite, get to know about Properties of Sovite and Pyroxenite. Get to know more information about Sovite and Pyroxenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Sovite and Pyroxenite

The history of Sovite and Pyroxenite 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 Pyroxenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sovite and Pyroxenite

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

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