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Sovite and Hornfels Definition


Hornfels and Sovite Definition


Definition

Definition
Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock  
Hornfels is a metamorphic rock formed by the contact between mudstone or other clay rich rock, and a hot igneous body, and represents a heat altered equivalent of the original rock  

History
  
  

Origin
-  
New Zealand  

Discoverer
Unknown  
Unknown  

Etymology
-  
From German which means hornstone  

Class
Igneous Rocks  
Metamorphic Rocks  

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock  
Durable Rock, Soft Rock  

Family
  
  

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

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Definition of Sovite and Hornfels

The general Sovite and Hornfels definition can be stated as: Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. On the other hand, Hornfels is a metamorphic rock formed by the contact between mudstone or other clay rich rock, and a hot igneous body, and represents a heat altered equivalent of the original rock. Along with definition of Sovite and Hornfels, get to know about Properties of Sovite and Hornfels. Get to know more information about Sovite and Hornfels origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Sovite and Hornfels

The history of Sovite and Hornfels 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 Hornfels Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sovite and Hornfels

Along with Sovite and Hornfels definition, know more about the etymology of Sovite and Hornfels. Etymology of Sovite and Hornfels gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Sovite and Formation of Hornfels. The etymology of Sovite is - while that of Hornfels is -. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Sovite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Hornfels belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Sovite and Hornfels are listed below.

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