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Hornfels and Sovite Definition


Sovite and Hornfels Definition


Definition

Definition
Hornfels is a metamorphic rock formed by the contact between mudstone or other clay rich rock, and a hot igneous body, and represents a heat altered equivalent of the original rock   
Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock   

History
  
  

Origin
New Zealand   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From German which means hornstone   
Not Available   

Class
Metamorphic 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 Hornfels and Sovite

The general Hornfels and Sovite definition can be stated as: Hornfels is a metamorphic rock formed by the contact between mudstone or other clay rich rock, and a hot igneous body, and represents a heat altered equivalent of the original rock. On the other hand, Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. Along with definition of Hornfels and Sovite, get to know about Properties of Hornfels and Sovite. Get to know more information about Hornfels and Sovite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Hornfels and Sovite

The history of Hornfels 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.

Hornfels and Sovite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Hornfels and Sovite

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

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