Sovite and Picrite Definition

Definition of Sovite and Picrite

The general Sovite and Picrite definition can be stated as: Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. On the other hand, Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine. Along with definition of Sovite and Picrite, get to know about Properties of Sovite and Picrite. Get to know more information about Sovite and Picrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Sovite and Picrite

The history of Sovite and Picrite 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 Picrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sovite and Picrite

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

For Sovite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Picrite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock