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Sovite and Rhyolite Definition


Rhyolite and Sovite Definition


Definition

Definition
Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock   
Rhyolite is a fine-grained igneous rock which is rich in silica   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
North America   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Ferdinand von Richthofen   

Etymology
Not Available   
From German Rhyolit, from Greek rhuax lava stream + lithos stone   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Sovite and Rhyolite

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

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History of Sovite and Rhyolite

The history of Sovite and Rhyolite 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 Rhyolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sovite and Rhyolite

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

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