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Sovite and Suevite Definition


Suevite and Sovite Definition


Definition

Definition
Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock   
During the impact melted material forming a breccia containing glass and crystal or lithic fragments together form Suevite rock.   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Canada, Germany   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Not Available   
No etymologies found   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic 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, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Sovite and Suevite

The general Sovite and Suevite definition can be stated as: Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. On the other hand, During the impact melted material forming a breccia containing glass and crystal or lithic fragments together form Suevite rock.. Along with definition of Sovite and Suevite, get to know about Properties of Sovite and Suevite. Get to know more information about Sovite and Suevite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Sovite and Suevite

The history of Sovite and Suevite 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 Suevite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sovite and Suevite

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

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