Epidosite and Sovite Definition

Definition of Epidosite and Sovite

The general Epidosite and Sovite definition can be stated as: Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. On the other hand, Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. Along with definition of Epidosite and Sovite, get to know about Properties of Epidosite and Sovite. Get to know more information about Epidosite and Sovite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Epidosite and Sovite

The history of Epidosite 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.

Epidosite and Sovite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Epidosite and Sovite

Along with Epidosite and Sovite definition, know more about the etymology of Epidosite and Sovite. Etymology of Epidosite and Sovite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Epidosite and Formation of Sovite. The etymology of Epidosite is not available while that of Sovite is not available. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Epidosite and Sovite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Epidosite and Sovite are listed below.

For Epidosite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, 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