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Sovite and Basanite  Definition


Basanite  and Sovite Definition


Definition

Definition
Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock   
Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Not Available   
From Latin basanites + -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous 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   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Sovite and Basanite 

The general Sovite and Basanite  definition can be stated as: Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. On the other hand, Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone. Along with definition of Sovite and Basanite , get to know about Properties of Sovite and Basanite . Get to know more information about Sovite and Basanite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Sovite and Basanite 

The history of Sovite and Basanite  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 Basanite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sovite and Basanite 

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

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