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Porphyry and Sovite Definition


Sovite and Porphyry Definition


Definition

Definition
Porphyry is a reddish-brown to purple igneous rock containing large phenocrysts of various minerals embedded in a fine-grained matrix   
Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock   

History
  
  

Origin
Egypt   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Old French porfire, from Italian porfiro and in some cases directly from Latin porphyrites   
Not Available   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
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 Porphyry and Sovite

The general Porphyry and Sovite definition can be stated as: Porphyry is a reddish-brown to purple igneous rock containing large phenocrysts of various minerals embedded in a fine-grained matrix. On the other hand, Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. Along with definition of Porphyry and Sovite, get to know about Properties of Porphyry and Sovite. Get to know more information about Porphyry and Sovite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Porphyry and Sovite

The history of Porphyry 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.

Porphyry and Sovite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Porphyry and Sovite

Along with Porphyry and Sovite definition, know more about the etymology of Porphyry and Sovite. Etymology of Porphyry and Sovite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Porphyry and Formation of Sovite. The etymology of Porphyry is From Old French porfire, from Italian porfiro and in some cases directly from Latin porphyrites while that of Sovite is From Old French porfire, from Italian porfiro and in some cases directly from Latin porphyrites. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Porphyry and Sovite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Porphyry and Sovite are listed below.

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