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Sovite and Harzburgite Definition


Harzburgite and Sovite Definition


Definition

Definition
Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock   
Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Germany   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Not Available   
From the name of a town in Harzburg, Germany   

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, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Sovite and Harzburgite

The general Sovite and Harzburgite definition can be stated as: Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. On the other hand, Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine. Along with definition of Sovite and Harzburgite, get to know about Properties of Sovite and Harzburgite. Get to know more information about Sovite and Harzburgite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Sovite and Harzburgite

The history of Sovite and Harzburgite 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 Harzburgite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sovite and Harzburgite

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

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