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Theralite and Sovite Definition


Sovite and Theralite Definition


Definition

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

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek to pursue   
Not Available   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Theralite and Sovite

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

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History of Theralite and Sovite

The history of Theralite and Sovite 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.

Theralite and Sovite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Theralite and Sovite

Along with Theralite and Sovite definition, know more about the etymology of Theralite and Sovite. Etymology of Theralite and Sovite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Theralite and Formation of Sovite. The etymology of Theralite is From Greek to pursue while that of Sovite is From Greek to pursue. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Theralite and Sovite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Theralite and Sovite are listed below.

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