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Sovite and Anthracite Definition


Anthracite and Sovite Definition


Definition

Definition
Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock   
Anthracite is a type of sedimentary rock which is hard and is variety of coal that has high luster   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Pennsylvania, U.S.   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Not Available   
From Greek anthrakites, from anthrax, anthrak meaning coal   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Sovite and Anthracite

The general Sovite and Anthracite definition can be stated as: Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. On the other hand, Anthracite is a type of sedimentary rock which is hard and is variety of coal that has high luster. Along with definition of Sovite and Anthracite, get to know about Properties of Sovite and Anthracite. Get to know more information about Sovite and Anthracite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Sovite and Anthracite

The history of Sovite and Anthracite 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 Anthracite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sovite and Anthracite

Along with Sovite and Anthracite definition, know more about the etymology of Sovite and Anthracite. Etymology of Sovite and Anthracite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Sovite and Formation of Anthracite. The etymology of Sovite is not available while that of Anthracite 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 Anthracite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Sovite and Anthracite are listed below.

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