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Sovite and Monzonite Definition


Monzonite and Sovite Definition


Definition

Definition
Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock   
Monzonite is a granular igneous rock with composition between syenite and diorite and containing approximately equal amounts of orthoclase and plagioclase   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Trento Province, Italy   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Not Available   
From Mount Monzoni in the Tyrol, Italy, + -ite1   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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 Monzonite

The general Sovite and Monzonite definition can be stated as: Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. On the other hand, Monzonite is a granular igneous rock with composition between syenite and diorite and containing approximately equal amounts of orthoclase and plagioclase. Along with definition of Sovite and Monzonite, get to know about Properties of Sovite and Monzonite. Get to know more information about Sovite and Monzonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Sovite and Monzonite

The history of Sovite and Monzonite 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 Monzonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sovite and Monzonite

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

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