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Sovite and Chert Definition


Chert and Sovite Definition


Definition

Definition
Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock   
Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Not Available   
From flint-like quartz, 1670s, of unknown origin- a local term, which has been taken into geological use   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary 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 Chert

The general Sovite and Chert definition can be stated as: Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. On the other hand, Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture. Along with definition of Sovite and Chert, get to know about Properties of Sovite and Chert. Get to know more information about Sovite and Chert origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Sovite and Chert

The history of Sovite and Chert 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 Chert Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sovite and Chert

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

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