Sovite and Tachylite Definition

Definition of Sovite and Tachylite

The general Sovite and Tachylite definition can be stated as: Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. On the other hand, Tachylite is a vitreous form of basaltic volcanic glass. This glass is formed naturally by the rapid cooling of molten basalt. Along with definition of Sovite and Tachylite, get to know about Properties of Sovite and Tachylite. Get to know more information about Sovite and Tachylite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Sovite and Tachylite

The history of Sovite and Tachylite 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 Tachylite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sovite and Tachylite

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

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