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Sovite and Nephelinite Definition


Nephelinite and Sovite Definition


Definition

Definition
Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock   
Nephelinite is a fine-grained or aphanitic igneous rock made up almost entirely of nepheline and clinopyroxene (variety augite).   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Brazil   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Not Available   
from French néphéline, from Greek nephelē   

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   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Sovite and Nephelinite

The general Sovite and Nephelinite definition can be stated as: Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. On the other hand, Nephelinite is a fine-grained or aphanitic igneous rock made up almost entirely of nepheline and clinopyroxene (variety augite).. Along with definition of Sovite and Nephelinite, get to know about Properties of Sovite and Nephelinite. Get to know more information about Sovite and Nephelinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Sovite and Nephelinite

The history of Sovite and Nephelinite 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 Nephelinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sovite and Nephelinite

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

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