Sovite and Shonkinite Definition

Definition of Sovite and Shonkinite

The general Sovite and Shonkinite definition can be stated as: Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. On the other hand, Shonkinite is a rare, dark-coloured and intrusive igneous rock which contains augite and orthoclase feldspar as its primary constituents. Along with definition of Sovite and Shonkinite, get to know about Properties of Sovite and Shonkinite. Get to know more information about Sovite and Shonkinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Sovite and Shonkinite

The history of Sovite and Shonkinite 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 Shonkinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sovite and Shonkinite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock