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Quartzite and Sovite Definition


Sovite and Quartzite Definition


Definition

Definition
Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone   
Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From quartz + -ite   
Not Available   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Quartzite and Sovite

The general Quartzite and Sovite definition can be stated as: Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. On the other hand, Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. Along with definition of Quartzite and Sovite, get to know about Properties of Quartzite and Sovite. Get to know more information about Quartzite and Sovite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Quartzite and Sovite

The history of Quartzite 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.

Quartzite and Sovite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Quartzite and Sovite

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

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