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Sovite and Tephrite Definition


Tephrite and Sovite Definition


Definition

Definition
Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock  
Tephrite is an aphanitic to porphyritic textured, volcanic igneous rock  

History
  
  

Origin
-  
Germany  

Discoverer
Unknown  
Van Tooren  

Etymology
-  
From Greek tephra, ashes from Indo-European base, to burn  

Class
Igneous Rocks  
Igneous Rocks  

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock  
Durable Rock, Hard Rock  

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic  
Volcanic  

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 Tephrite

The general Sovite and Tephrite definition can be stated as: Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. On the other hand, Tephrite is an aphanitic to porphyritic textured, volcanic igneous rock. Along with definition of Sovite and Tephrite, get to know about Properties of Sovite and Tephrite. Get to know more information about Sovite and Tephrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Sovite and Tephrite

The history of Sovite and Tephrite 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 Tephrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sovite and Tephrite

Along with Sovite and Tephrite definition, know more about the etymology of Sovite and Tephrite. Etymology of Sovite and Tephrite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Sovite and Formation of Tephrite. The etymology of Sovite is - while that of Tephrite 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 Tephrite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Sovite and Tephrite are listed below.

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