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Vogesite and Sovite Definition


Sovite and Vogesite Definition


Definition

Definition
Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar   
Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple   
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Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

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Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Vogesite and Sovite

The general Vogesite and Sovite definition can be stated as: Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. On the other hand, Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. Along with definition of Vogesite and Sovite, get to know about Properties of Vogesite and Sovite. Get to know more information about Vogesite and Sovite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Vogesite and Sovite

The history of Vogesite 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.

Vogesite and Sovite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Vogesite and Sovite

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

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