Sovite and Dunite Definition

Definition of Sovite and Dunite

The general Sovite and Dunite definition can be stated as: Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. On the other hand, Dunite is a green to brownish coarse-grained igneous rock mainly consisting of olivine. Along with definition of Sovite and Dunite, get to know about Properties of Sovite and Dunite. Get to know more information about Sovite and Dunite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Sovite and Dunite

The history of Sovite and Dunite 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 Dunite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sovite and Dunite

Along with Sovite and Dunite definition, know more about the etymology of Sovite and Dunite. Etymology of Sovite and Dunite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Sovite and Formation of Dunite. The etymology of Sovite is - while that of Dunite is -. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Sovite and Dunite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Sovite and Dunite 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 Dunite,

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