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Sovite and Jadeitite Definition


Jadeitite and Sovite Definition


Definition

Definition
Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock   
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Not Available   
From pyroxene mineral jadeite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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 Jadeitite

The general Sovite and Jadeitite definition can be stated as: Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. On the other hand, Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. Along with definition of Sovite and Jadeitite, get to know about Properties of Sovite and Jadeitite. Get to know more information about Sovite and Jadeitite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Sovite and Jadeitite

The history of Sovite and Jadeitite 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 Jadeitite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sovite and Jadeitite

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

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