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Sovite and Ignimbrite Definition


Ignimbrite and Sovite Definition


Definition

Definition
Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock  
Ignimbrite is a volcanic rock consisting mainly of pumice fragments, formed by the consolidation of material deposited by pyroclastic flows  

History
  
  

Origin
-  
New Zealand  

Discoverer
Unknown  
Patrick Marshall  

Etymology
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From Latin ignis fire + imber, imbr- shower of rain, storm cloud + -ite  

Class
Igneous Rocks  
Igneous Rocks  

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic  
Volcanic  

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 Ignimbrite

The general Sovite and Ignimbrite definition can be stated as: Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. On the other hand, Ignimbrite is a volcanic rock consisting mainly of pumice fragments, formed by the consolidation of material deposited by pyroclastic flows. Along with definition of Sovite and Ignimbrite, get to know about Properties of Sovite and Ignimbrite. Get to know more information about Sovite and Ignimbrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Sovite and Ignimbrite

The history of Sovite and Ignimbrite 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 Ignimbrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sovite and Ignimbrite

Along with Sovite and Ignimbrite definition, know more about the etymology of Sovite and Ignimbrite. Etymology of Sovite and Ignimbrite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Sovite and Formation of Ignimbrite. The etymology of Sovite is - while that of Ignimbrite 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 Ignimbrite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Sovite and Ignimbrite are listed below.

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