Sovite and Arkose Definition

Definition of Sovite and Arkose

The general Sovite and Arkose definition can be stated as: Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. On the other hand, Arkose is a sedimentary rock, specifically a type of sandstone containing at least 25% feldspar. Along with definition of Sovite and Arkose, get to know about Properties of Sovite and Arkose. Get to know more information about Sovite and Arkose origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Sovite and Arkose

The history of Sovite and Arkose 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 Arkose Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sovite and Arkose

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock