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Jasperoid and Sovite Definition


Sovite and Jasperoid Definition


Definition

Definition
Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks   
Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From silica, the main mineral content of Jasperoid   
Not Available   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, 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 Jasperoid and Sovite

The general Jasperoid and Sovite definition can be stated as: Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks. On the other hand, Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. Along with definition of Jasperoid and Sovite, get to know about Properties of Jasperoid and Sovite. Get to know more information about Jasperoid and Sovite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jasperoid and Sovite

The history of Jasperoid 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.

Jasperoid and Sovite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jasperoid and Sovite

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

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