Picrite and Sovite Definition

Definition of Picrite and Sovite

The general Picrite and Sovite definition can be stated as: Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine. On the other hand, Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. Along with definition of Picrite and Sovite, get to know about Properties of Picrite and Sovite. Get to know more information about Picrite and Sovite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Picrite and Sovite

The history of Picrite 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.

Picrite and Sovite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Picrite and Sovite

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

For Picrite,

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