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Sovite and Benmoreite Definition


Benmoreite and Sovite Definition


Definition

Definition
Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock   
An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Isle of Mull, Scotland   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Ben More   

Etymology
Not Available   
From the name of discoverer, Ben More   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

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 Benmoreite

The general Sovite and Benmoreite definition can be stated as: Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. On the other hand, An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. Along with definition of Sovite and Benmoreite, get to know about Properties of Sovite and Benmoreite. Get to know more information about Sovite and Benmoreite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Sovite and Benmoreite

The history of Sovite and Benmoreite 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 Benmoreite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sovite and Benmoreite

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

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