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Sovite and Granodiorite Definition


Granodiorite and Sovite Definition


Definition

Definition
Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock   
Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Not Available   
From granite + diorite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Sovite and Granodiorite

The general Sovite and Granodiorite definition can be stated as: Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. On the other hand, Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite. Along with definition of Sovite and Granodiorite, get to know about Properties of Sovite and Granodiorite. Get to know more information about Sovite and Granodiorite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Sovite and Granodiorite

The history of Sovite and Granodiorite 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 Granodiorite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sovite and Granodiorite

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

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