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Sovite and Itacolumite Definition


Itacolumite and Sovite Definition


Definition

Definition
Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock   
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Not Available   
From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Sovite and Itacolumite

The general Sovite and Itacolumite definition can be stated as: Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. On the other hand, A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. Along with definition of Sovite and Itacolumite, get to know about Properties of Sovite and Itacolumite. Get to know more information about Sovite and Itacolumite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Sovite and Itacolumite

The history of Sovite and Itacolumite 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 Itacolumite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sovite and Itacolumite

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

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