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Sovite and Jasperoid Definition


Jasperoid and Sovite Definition


Definition

Definition
Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock   
Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Not Available   
From silica, the main mineral content of Jasperoid   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary 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   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Sovite and Jasperoid

The general Sovite and Jasperoid definition can be stated as: Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. On the other hand, Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks. Along with definition of Sovite and Jasperoid, get to know about Properties of Sovite and Jasperoid. Get to know more information about Sovite and Jasperoid origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Sovite and Jasperoid

The history of Sovite and Jasperoid 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 Jasperoid Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sovite and Jasperoid

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

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