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Sovite and Gabbro Definition


Gabbro and Sovite Definition


Definition

Definition
Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock   
Gabbro is an intrusive igneous rock which is chemically equivalent to plutonic Basalt   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Germany   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Christian Leopold von Buch   

Etymology
Not Available   
From Latin glaber bare, smooth, bald   

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   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Sovite and Gabbro

The general Sovite and Gabbro definition can be stated as: Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. On the other hand, Gabbro is an intrusive igneous rock which is chemically equivalent to plutonic Basalt. Along with definition of Sovite and Gabbro, get to know about Properties of Sovite and Gabbro. Get to know more information about Sovite and Gabbro origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Sovite and Gabbro

The history of Sovite and Gabbro 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 Gabbro Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sovite and Gabbro

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

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