Sovite and Epidosite Definition

Definition of Sovite and Epidosite

The general Sovite and Epidosite definition can be stated as: Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. On the other hand, Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. Along with definition of Sovite and Epidosite, get to know about Properties of Sovite and Epidosite. Get to know more information about Sovite and Epidosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Sovite and Epidosite

The history of Sovite and Epidosite 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 Epidosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sovite and Epidosite

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

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