Sovite and Vogesite Definition

Definition of Sovite and Vogesite

The general Sovite and Vogesite definition can be stated as: Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. On the other hand, Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. Along with definition of Sovite and Vogesite, get to know about Properties of Sovite and Vogesite. Get to know more information about Sovite and Vogesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Sovite and Vogesite

The history of Sovite and Vogesite 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 Vogesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sovite and Vogesite

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

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