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Sovite and Peridotite Definition


Peridotite and Sovite Definition


Definition

Definition
Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock   
Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Pike County, U.S   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Not Available   
From French, from peridot +‎ -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

The general Sovite and Peridotite definition can be stated as: Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. On the other hand, Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle. Along with definition of Sovite and Peridotite, get to know about Properties of Sovite and Peridotite. Get to know more information about Sovite and Peridotite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Sovite and Peridotite

The history of Sovite and Peridotite 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 Peridotite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sovite and Peridotite

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

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