Sovite and Ijolite Definition

Definition of Sovite and Ijolite

The general Sovite and Ijolite definition can be stated as: Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. On the other hand, Ijolite is an intrusive igneous rock which is composed mainly of nepheline and an alkali pyroxene, usually aegirine-augite. Along with definition of Sovite and Ijolite, get to know about Properties of Sovite and Ijolite. Get to know more information about Sovite and Ijolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Sovite and Ijolite

The history of Sovite and Ijolite 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 Ijolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sovite and Ijolite

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

For Sovite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Ijolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock