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Rhyolite and Sovite Definition


Sovite and Rhyolite Definition


Definition

Definition
Rhyolite is a fine-grained igneous rock which is rich in silica   
Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock   

History
  
  

Origin
North America   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Ferdinand von Richthofen   
Unknown   

Etymology
From German Rhyolit, from Greek rhuax lava stream + lithos stone   
Not Available   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Rhyolite and Sovite

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

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History of Rhyolite and Sovite

The history of Rhyolite 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.

Rhyolite and Sovite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhyolite and Sovite

Along with Rhyolite and Sovite definition, know more about the etymology of Rhyolite and Sovite. Etymology of Rhyolite and Sovite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Rhyolite and Formation of Sovite. The etymology of Rhyolite is From German Rhyolit, from Greek rhuax lava stream + lithos stone while that of Sovite is From German Rhyolit, from Greek rhuax lava stream + lithos stone. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Rhyolite and Sovite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Rhyolite and Sovite are listed below.

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