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Sovite and Oolite Definition


Oolite and Sovite Definition


Definition

Definition
Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock   
Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Not Available   
From oo- + -lite, after German Oolit. A rock consisting of fine grains of carbonate of lime   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

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 Oolite

The general Sovite and Oolite definition can be stated as: Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. On the other hand, Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite. Along with definition of Sovite and Oolite, get to know about Properties of Sovite and Oolite. Get to know more information about Sovite and Oolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Sovite and Oolite

The history of Sovite and Oolite 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 Oolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sovite and Oolite

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

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