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Sovite and Lamprophyre Definition


Lamprophyre and Sovite Definition


Definition

Definition
Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock   
Lamprophyre is uncommon igneous rocks primarily occurring as dikes, lopoliths, laccoliths, stocks and small intrusions   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Not Available   
From Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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 Lamprophyre

The general Sovite and Lamprophyre definition can be stated as: Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. On the other hand, Lamprophyre is uncommon igneous rocks primarily occurring as dikes, lopoliths, laccoliths, stocks and small intrusions. Along with definition of Sovite and Lamprophyre, get to know about Properties of Sovite and Lamprophyre. Get to know more information about Sovite and Lamprophyre origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Sovite and Lamprophyre

The history of Sovite and Lamprophyre 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 Lamprophyre Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sovite and Lamprophyre

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

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