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Sovite and Pumice Definition


Pumice and Sovite Definition


Definition

Definition
Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock   
Pumice is a volcanic rock that consists of highly vesicular rough textured volcanic glass, which may or may not contain crystals   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Spain   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Not Available   
From Old French pomis, from a Latin dialect variant of pumex   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous 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 Pumice

The general Sovite and Pumice definition can be stated as: Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. On the other hand, Pumice is a volcanic rock that consists of highly vesicular rough textured volcanic glass, which may or may not contain crystals. Along with definition of Sovite and Pumice, get to know about Properties of Sovite and Pumice. Get to know more information about Sovite and Pumice origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Sovite and Pumice

The history of Sovite and Pumice 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 Pumice Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sovite and Pumice

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

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