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Sovite and Cataclasite Definition


Cataclasite and Sovite Definition


Definition

Definition
Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock   
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   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Swiss Alps, Europe   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Michael Tellinger   

Etymology
Not Available   
From the Italian word cataclasi   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

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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.

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