Sovite and Taconite Definition

Definition of Sovite and Taconite

The general Sovite and Taconite definition can be stated as: Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. On the other hand, Taconite is a low-grade iron ore which belongs to sedimentary rock and containing about 27% iron and 51% silica. Along with definition of Sovite and Taconite, get to know about Properties of Sovite and Taconite. Get to know more information about Sovite and Taconite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Sovite and Taconite

The history of Sovite and Taconite 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 Taconite Origin and Discoverer

Sovite and Taconite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Sovite and Taconite. In this section, you will know about Sovite and Taconite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Sovite is Unknown whereas Origin of Taconite is Western Australia, Minnesota. It is interesting to know the name of Sovite and Taconite discoverer. The Discoverer of Sovite is Unknown and the discoverer of Taconite is Newton Horace Winchell.

Etymology of Sovite and Taconite

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

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