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Sovite and Jaspillite Definition


Jaspillite and Sovite Definition


Definition

Definition
Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock   
Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Western Australia, Minnesota   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Not Available   
From Jaspilite (Mineral), a compact siliceous rock which resembles jasper   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Sovite and Jaspillite

The general Sovite and Jaspillite definition can be stated as: Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. On the other hand, Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks. Along with definition of Sovite and Jaspillite, get to know about Properties of Sovite and Jaspillite. Get to know more information about Sovite and Jaspillite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Sovite and Jaspillite

The history of Sovite and Jaspillite 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 Jaspillite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sovite and Jaspillite

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

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