Aplite and Sovite Definition

Definition of Aplite and Sovite

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

History of Aplite and Sovite

The history of Aplite and Sovite 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.

Aplite and Sovite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Aplite and Sovite

Along with Aplite and Sovite definition, know more about the etymology of Aplite and Sovite. Etymology of Aplite and Sovite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Aplite and Formation of Sovite. The etymology of Aplite is From German Aplit, from Greek haploos simple + -ite while that of Sovite is From German Aplit, from Greek haploos simple + -ite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Aplite and Sovite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Aplite and Sovite are listed below.

For Aplite,

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

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