Sovite and Latite Definition

Definition of Sovite and Latite

The general Sovite and Latite definition can be stated as: Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. On the other hand, Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. Along with definition of Sovite and Latite, get to know about Properties of Sovite and Latite. Get to know more information about Sovite and Latite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Sovite and Latite

The history of Sovite and Latite 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 Latite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sovite and Latite

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

For Sovite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Latite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock