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Sovite and Theralite Definition


Theralite and Sovite Definition


Definition

Definition
Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock   
Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Not Available   
From Greek to pursue   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Sovite and Theralite

The general Sovite and Theralite definition can be stated as: Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. On the other hand, Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. Along with definition of Sovite and Theralite, get to know about Properties of Sovite and Theralite. Get to know more information about Sovite and Theralite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Sovite and Theralite

The history of Sovite and Theralite 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 Theralite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sovite and Theralite

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

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