Sovite and Mugearite Definition

Definition of Sovite and Mugearite

The general Sovite and Mugearite definition can be stated as: Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. On the other hand, Mugearite is a type of oligoclase bearing basalt, also comprising of olivine, apatite, and opaque oxides. Along with definition of Sovite and Mugearite, get to know about Properties of Sovite and Mugearite. Get to know more information about Sovite and Mugearite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Sovite and Mugearite

The history of Sovite and Mugearite 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 Mugearite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sovite and Mugearite

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

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