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Sovite and Eclogite Definition


Eclogite and Sovite Definition


Definition

Definition
Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock   
Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
René Just Haüy   

Etymology
Not Available   
From French, Greek eklogē selection with reference to the selective content of the rock + -ite1   

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 Eclogite

The general Sovite and Eclogite definition can be stated as: Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. On the other hand, Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature. Along with definition of Sovite and Eclogite, get to know about Properties of Sovite and Eclogite. Get to know more information about Sovite and Eclogite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Sovite and Eclogite

The history of Sovite and Eclogite 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 Eclogite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sovite and Eclogite

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

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