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Sovite and Amphibolite Definition


Amphibolite and Sovite Definition


Definition

Definition
Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock   
Amphibolite can be defined as a granular metamorphic rock which mainly consist of hornblende and plagioclase   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Alexandre Brongniart   

Etymology
Not Available   
From Amphibole + -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Sovite and Amphibolite

The general Sovite and Amphibolite definition can be stated as: Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. On the other hand, Amphibolite can be defined as a granular metamorphic rock which mainly consist of hornblende and plagioclase. Along with definition of Sovite and Amphibolite, get to know about Properties of Sovite and Amphibolite. Get to know more information about Sovite and Amphibolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Sovite and Amphibolite

The history of Sovite and Amphibolite 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.

Sovite and Amphibolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sovite and Amphibolite

Along with Sovite and Amphibolite definition, know more about the etymology of Sovite and Amphibolite. Etymology of Sovite and Amphibolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Sovite and Formation of Amphibolite. The etymology of Sovite is not available while that of Amphibolite is not available. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Sovite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Amphibolite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Sovite and Amphibolite are listed below.

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