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Sovite and Conglomerate Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock
Conglomerate is a sedimentary rock which forms from rounded gravel and boulder sized clasts which are cemented together in a matrix
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Italy
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
Not Available
From Latin conglomeratus, to roll together, i.e. from com together + glomerare to gather into a ball, from glomus (genitive glomeris) a ball
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Sovite and Conglomerate

The general Sovite and Conglomerate definition can be stated as: Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. On the other hand, Conglomerate is a sedimentary rock which forms from rounded gravel and boulder sized clasts which are cemented together in a matrix. Along with definition of Sovite and Conglomerate, get to know about Properties of Sovite and Conglomerate. Get to know more information about Sovite and Conglomerate origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Sovite and Conglomerate

The history of Sovite and Conglomerate 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 Conglomerate Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sovite and Conglomerate

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

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
  • Group: Not applicable
  • Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock
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