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Sovite and Variolite Definition


Variolite and Sovite Definition


Definition

Definition
Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock   
Variolites are a group of dark green basic igneous rocks which exhibit pale colored spots, or spherules, especially on weathered surfaces, that give them a pockmarked appearance   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
France   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Not Available   
From Latin varius, speckled, variegated   

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   
Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Sovite and Variolite

The general Sovite and Variolite definition can be stated as: Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. On the other hand, Variolites are a group of dark green basic igneous rocks which exhibit pale colored spots, or spherules, especially on weathered surfaces, that give them a pockmarked appearance. Along with definition of Sovite and Variolite, get to know about Properties of Sovite and Variolite. Get to know more information about Sovite and Variolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Sovite and Variolite

The history of Sovite and Variolite 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 Variolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sovite and Variolite

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

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