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Sovite and Granite Definition


Granite and Sovite Definition


Definition

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  

History
  
  

Origin
-  
-  

Discoverer
Unknown  
Alexander von Humboldt  

Etymology
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From Italian granito, which means grained rock, from grano grain, and from Latin granum  

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 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.

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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 . It is interesting to know the name of Sovite and Granite discoverer. The Discoverer of Sovite is Unknown and the discoverer of Granite is Alexander von Humboldt.

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 - while that of Granite is -. 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.

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