Sovite and Foidolite Definition

Sovite

Foidolite

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1 Definition

1.1 Definition

Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock

Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%

1.2 History

1.2.1 Origin

Unknown

1.2.2 Discoverer

Unknown

1.3 Etymology

Not Available

From the mineral feldspathoid which is the main content of rock

1.4 Class

Igneous Rocks

1.4.1 Sub-Class

Durable Rock, Soft Rock

1.5 Family

1.5.1 Group

Plutonic

1.6 Other Categories

Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Sovite and Foidolite

The general Sovite and Foidolite definition can be stated as: Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. On the other hand, Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%. Along with definition of Sovite and Foidolite, get to know about Properties of Sovite and Foidolite. Get to know more information about Sovite and Foidolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Sovite and Foidolite

The history of Sovite and Foidolite 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 Foidolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sovite and Foidolite

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

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