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Sovite and Phonolite Definition


Phonolite and Sovite Definition


Definition

Definition
Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock   
Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Not Available   
From the Greek meaning sounding stone because of the metallic sound it produces if an unfractured plate is hit   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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 Phonolite

The general Sovite and Phonolite definition can be stated as: Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. On the other hand, Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic. Along with definition of Sovite and Phonolite, get to know about Properties of Sovite and Phonolite. Get to know more information about Sovite and Phonolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Sovite and Phonolite

The history of Sovite and Phonolite 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 Phonolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sovite and Phonolite

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

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