Sovite and Boninite Definition

Definition of Sovite and Boninite

The general Sovite and Boninite definition can be stated as: Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. On the other hand, Boninite is a mafic extrusive rock which is high in magnesium and silica content, formed in fore-arc environments, typically during the early stages of subduction. Along with definition of Sovite and Boninite, get to know about Properties of Sovite and Boninite. Get to know more information about Sovite and Boninite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Sovite and Boninite

The history of Sovite and Boninite 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 Boninite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sovite and Boninite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock