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Sovite and Syenite Definition


Syenite and Sovite Definition


Definition

Definition
Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock  
Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals  

History
  
  

Origin
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-  

Discoverer
Unknown  
Unknown  

Etymology
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From French syénite, from Latin Syenites (lapis ) (stone) of Syene  

Class
Igneous Rocks  
Igneous Rocks  

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic  
Plutonic  

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 Syenite

The general Sovite and Syenite definition can be stated as: Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. On the other hand, Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals. Along with definition of Sovite and Syenite, get to know about Properties of Sovite and Syenite. Get to know more information about Sovite and Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Sovite and Syenite

The history of Sovite and Syenite 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 Syenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sovite and Syenite

Along with Sovite and Syenite definition, know more about the etymology of Sovite and Syenite. Etymology of Sovite and Syenite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Sovite and Formation of Syenite. The etymology of Sovite is - while that of Syenite is -. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Sovite and Syenite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Sovite and Syenite are listed below.

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