Sovite and Tonalite Definition

Definition of Sovite and Tonalite

The general Sovite and Tonalite definition can be stated as: Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. On the other hand, Tonalite is a coarse-grained plutonic rock consisting mainly of sodic plagioclase, quartz, and hornblende or other mafic minerals with phaneritic texture. Along with definition of Sovite and Tonalite, get to know about Properties of Sovite and Tonalite. Get to know more information about Sovite and Tonalite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Sovite and Tonalite

The history of Sovite and Tonalite 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 Tonalite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sovite and Tonalite

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

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