Diorite and Sovite Definition

Definition of Diorite and Sovite

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

History of Diorite and Sovite

The history of Diorite 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.

Diorite and Sovite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diorite and Sovite

Along with Diorite and Sovite definition, know more about the etymology of Diorite and Sovite. Etymology of Diorite and Sovite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Diorite and Formation of Sovite. The etymology of Diorite is From early 19th century coined in French, formed irregularly from Greek diorizein distinguish while that of Sovite is From early 19th century coined in French, formed irregularly from Greek diorizein distinguish. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Diorite and Sovite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Diorite and Sovite are listed below.

For Diorite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse 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