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Diatomite and Sovite Definition


Sovite and Diatomite Definition


Definition

Definition
Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth   
Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock   

History
  
  

Origin
Germany   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From diatom + -ite1   
Not Available   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Diatomite and Sovite

The general Diatomite and Sovite definition can be stated as: Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth. On the other hand, Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. Along with definition of Diatomite and Sovite, get to know about Properties of Diatomite and Sovite. Get to know more information about Diatomite and Sovite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Diatomite and Sovite

The history of Diatomite 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.

Diatomite and Sovite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diatomite and Sovite

Along with Diatomite and Sovite definition, know more about the etymology of Diatomite and Sovite. Etymology of Diatomite and Sovite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Diatomite and Formation of Sovite. The etymology of Diatomite is From diatom + -ite1 while that of Sovite is From diatom + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Diatomite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Sovite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Diatomite and Sovite are listed below.

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