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Sovite and Shonkinite Definition


Shonkinite and Sovite Definition


Definition

Definition
Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock   
Shonkinite is a rare, dark-coloured and intrusive igneous rock which contains augite and orthoclase feldspar as its primary constituents   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Not Available   
From the name of Shonkin Sag ranges in the Highwood Mountains of north-central Montana, US   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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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.

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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.

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