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Sovite and Aplite Definition


Aplite and Sovite Definition


Definition

Definition
Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock   
Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Iran   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Not Available   
From German Aplit, from Greek haploos simple + -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Sovite and Aplite

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

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History of Sovite and Aplite

The history of Sovite and Aplite 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 Aplite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sovite and Aplite

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

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