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Sovite and Norite Definition


Norite and Sovite Definition


Definition

Definition
Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock   
Norite is a mafic intrusive igneous rock composed largely of the calcium-rich plagioclase labradorite, orthopyroxene, and olivine   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Norway   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Not Available   
From the Norwegian name for Norway, Norge   

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, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Sovite and Norite

The general Sovite and Norite definition can be stated as: Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. On the other hand, Norite is a mafic intrusive igneous rock composed largely of the calcium-rich plagioclase labradorite, orthopyroxene, and olivine. Along with definition of Sovite and Norite, get to know about Properties of Sovite and Norite. Get to know more information about Sovite and Norite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Sovite and Norite

The history of Sovite and Norite 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 Norite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sovite and Norite

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

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