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Sovite and Granite Definition

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1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock
Granite is a very hard, granular, crystalline igneous rock which consists mainly of quartz, mica, and feldspar and is often used as building stone
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
Not Available
From Italian granito, which means grained rock, from grano grain, and from Latin granum
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Sovite and Granite

The general Sovite and Granite definition can be stated as: Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. On the other hand, Granite is a very hard, granular, crystalline igneous rock which consists mainly of quartz, mica, and feldspar and is often used as building stone. Along with definition of Sovite and Granite, get to know about Properties of Sovite and Granite. Get to know more information about Sovite and Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Sovite and Granite

The history of Sovite and Granite 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 Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sovite and Granite

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

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
  • Group: Plutonic
  • Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock