Sovite and Mylonite Definition

Definition of Sovite and Mylonite

The general Sovite and Mylonite definition can be stated as: Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. On the other hand, Mylonite is a metamorphic rock formed by ductile deformation during intense shearing encountered during folding and faulting, a process termed cataclastic or dynamic metamorphism. Along with definition of Sovite and Mylonite, get to know about Properties of Sovite and Mylonite. Get to know more information about Sovite and Mylonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Sovite and Mylonite

The history of Sovite and Mylonite 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 Mylonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sovite and Mylonite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock