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Sovite and Appinite Definition

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Definition

Definition

Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock
Appinite is an igneous rock in which the crystals are so fine grained that individual minerals cannot be easily distinguished

History

Origin

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Discoverer

Unknown
Unknown

Etymology

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From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple

Class

Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks

Sub-Class

Durable Rock, Soft Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock

Family

Group

Plutonic
Plutonic

Other Categories

Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Sovite and Appinite

The general Sovite and Appinite definition can be stated as: Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. On the other hand, Appinite is an igneous rock in which the crystals are so fine grained that individual minerals cannot be easily distinguished. Along with definition of Sovite and Appinite, get to know about Properties of Sovite and Appinite. Get to know more information about Sovite and Appinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Sovite and Appinite

The history of Sovite and Appinite 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 Appinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sovite and Appinite

Along with Sovite and Appinite definition, know more about the etymology of Sovite and Appinite. Etymology of Sovite and Appinite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Sovite and Formation of Appinite. The etymology of Sovite is - while that of Appinite is -. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Sovite and Appinite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Sovite and Appinite are listed below.

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

For Appinite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
  • Group: Plutonic
  • Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock