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Sovite and Quartzite Definition


Quartzite and Sovite Definition


Definition

Definition
Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock  
Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone  

History
  
  

Origin
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-  

Discoverer
Unknown  
Unknown  

Etymology
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From quartz + -ite  

Class
Igneous Rocks  
Metamorphic Rocks  

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock  
Durable Rock, Hard Rock  

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic  
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Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock  
Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock  

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Definition of Sovite and Quartzite

The general Sovite and Quartzite definition can be stated as: Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. On the other hand, Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. Along with definition of Sovite and Quartzite, get to know about Properties of Sovite and Quartzite. Get to know more information about Sovite and Quartzite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Sovite and Quartzite

The history of Sovite and Quartzite 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 Quartzite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sovite and Quartzite

Along with Sovite and Quartzite definition, know more about the etymology of Sovite and Quartzite. Etymology of Sovite and Quartzite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Sovite and Formation of Quartzite. The etymology of Sovite is - while that of Quartzite is -. 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 Quartzite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Sovite and Quartzite are listed below.

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