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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
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Not Available   
From quartz + -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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 Unknown. 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 not available while that of Quartzite 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 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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