Sovite and Dolomite Definition

Definition of Sovite and Dolomite

The general Sovite and Dolomite definition can be stated as: Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. On the other hand, Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight. Along with definition of Sovite and Dolomite, get to know about Properties of Sovite and Dolomite. Get to know more information about Sovite and Dolomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Sovite and Dolomite

The history of Sovite and Dolomite 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 Dolomite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sovite and Dolomite

Along with Sovite and Dolomite definition, know more about the etymology of Sovite and Dolomite. Etymology of Sovite and Dolomite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Sovite and Formation of Dolomite. The etymology of Sovite is - while that of Dolomite is -. 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 Dolomite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Sovite and Dolomite 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 Dolomite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group:
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock