Sovite and Shoshonite Definition

Definition of Sovite and Shoshonite

The general Sovite and Shoshonite definition can be stated as: Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. On the other hand, Shoshonite is a basaltic rock, properly a potassic trachyandesite, composed of olivine, augite and plagioclase phenocrysts in a groundmass with calcic plagioclase and sanidine and some dark-colored volcanic glass. Along with definition of Sovite and Shoshonite, get to know about Properties of Sovite and Shoshonite. Get to know more information about Sovite and Shoshonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Sovite and Shoshonite

The history of Sovite and Shoshonite 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 Shoshonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sovite and Shoshonite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock