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Diabase and Sovite Definition


Sovite and Diabase Definition


Definition

Definition
Diabase is a fine-grained igneous rock which is composed mostly of pyroxene and feldspar   
Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock   

History
  
  

Origin
Germany   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Christian Leopold von Buch   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek di + base   
Not Available   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Diabase and Sovite

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

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History of Diabase and Sovite

The history of Diabase 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.

Diabase and Sovite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diabase and Sovite

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

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