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Sovite and Hornblendite Definition


Hornblendite and Sovite Definition


Definition

Definition
Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock   
Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Not Available   
From German, Horn horn + blende   

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, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Sovite and Hornblendite

The general Sovite and Hornblendite definition can be stated as: Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. On the other hand, Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock. Along with definition of Sovite and Hornblendite, get to know about Properties of Sovite and Hornblendite. Get to know more information about Sovite and Hornblendite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Sovite and Hornblendite

The history of Sovite and Hornblendite 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 Hornblendite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sovite and Hornblendite

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

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