Sovite and Lherzolite Definition

Definition of Sovite and Lherzolite

The general Sovite and Lherzolite definition can be stated as: Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. On the other hand, Lherzolite is a type of ultramafic igneous rock which contains essential olivine and clinopyroxene and orthopyroxene in equal proportions. Along with definition of Sovite and Lherzolite, get to know about Properties of Sovite and Lherzolite. Get to know more information about Sovite and Lherzolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Sovite and Lherzolite

The history of Sovite and Lherzolite 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 Lherzolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sovite and Lherzolite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock