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Sovite and Essexite  Definition


Essexite  and Sovite Definition


Definition

Definition
Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock   
Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Not Available   
From the locality in Essex County, Massachusetts,US   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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 Essexite 

The general Sovite and Essexite  definition can be stated as: Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. On the other hand, Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock. Along with definition of Sovite and Essexite , get to know about Properties of Sovite and Essexite . Get to know more information about Sovite and Essexite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Sovite and Essexite 

The history of Sovite and Essexite  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 Essexite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sovite and Essexite 

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

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