Sovite and Websterite Definition

Definition of Sovite and Websterite

The general Sovite and Websterite definition can be stated as: Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. On the other hand, Websterite is ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that consists of roughly equal proportions of orthopyroxene and clinopyroxene. It is a special type of pyroxenite.. Along with definition of Sovite and Websterite, get to know about Properties of Sovite and Websterite. Get to know more information about Sovite and Websterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Sovite and Websterite

The history of Sovite and Websterite 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 Websterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sovite and Websterite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock