Sovite and Cataclasite Definition

Definition of Sovite and Cataclasite

The general Sovite and Cataclasite definition can be stated as: Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. On the other hand, Cataclasite is a type of cataclastic rock that is formed by fracturing and comminution during faulting. It is normally cohesive and non-foliated, consisting of angular clasts in a finer-grained matrix. Along with definition of Sovite and Cataclasite, get to know about Properties of Sovite and Cataclasite. Get to know more information about Sovite and Cataclasite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Sovite and Cataclasite

The history of Sovite and Cataclasite 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 Cataclasite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sovite and Cataclasite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock