Carbonatite and Sovite Definition

Definition of Carbonatite and Sovite

The general Carbonatite and Sovite definition can be stated as: Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals. On the other hand, Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. Along with definition of Carbonatite and Sovite, get to know about Properties of Carbonatite and Sovite. Get to know more information about Carbonatite and Sovite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Carbonatite and Sovite

The history of Carbonatite 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.

Carbonatite and Sovite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Carbonatite and Sovite

Along with Carbonatite and Sovite definition, know more about the etymology of Carbonatite and Sovite. Etymology of Carbonatite and Sovite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Carbonatite and Formation of Sovite. The etymology of Carbonatite is From any intrusive igneous rock, having a majority of carbonate minerals while that of Sovite is From any intrusive igneous rock, having a majority of carbonate minerals. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Carbonatite and Sovite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Carbonatite and Sovite are listed below.

For Carbonatite,

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