Shonkinite and Sovite Definition

Definition of Shonkinite and Sovite

The general Shonkinite and Sovite definition can be stated as: Shonkinite is a rare, dark-coloured and intrusive igneous rock which contains augite and orthoclase feldspar as its primary constituents. On the other hand, Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. Along with definition of Shonkinite and Sovite, get to know about Properties of Shonkinite and Sovite. Get to know more information about Shonkinite and Sovite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shonkinite and Sovite

The history of Shonkinite 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.

Shonkinite and Sovite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shonkinite and Sovite

Along with Shonkinite and Sovite definition, know more about the etymology of Shonkinite and Sovite. Etymology of Shonkinite and Sovite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Shonkinite and Formation of Sovite. The etymology of Shonkinite is From the name of Shonkin Sag ranges in the Highwood Mountains of north-central Montana, US while that of Sovite is From the name of Shonkin Sag ranges in the Highwood Mountains of north-central Montana, US. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Shonkinite and Sovite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Shonkinite and Sovite are listed below.

For Shonkinite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium 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