The general Syenite and Latite definition can be stated as: Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals. On the other hand, Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. Along with definition of Syenite and Latite, get to know about Properties of Syenite and Latite. Get to know more information about Syenite and Latite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Syenite and Latite 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.
Syenite and Latite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Syenite and Latite. In this section, you will know about Syenite and Latite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Syenite is Unknown whereas Origin of Latite is Italy. It is interesting to know the name of Syenite and Latite discoverer. The discoverer of Syenite and Latite are Unknown.
Along with Syenite and Latite definition, know more about the etymology of Syenite and Latite. Etymology of Syenite and Latite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Syenite and Formation of Latite. The etymology of Syenite is From French syénite, from Latin Syenites (lapis ) (stone) of Syene while that of Latite is From French syénite, from Latin Syenites (lapis ) (stone) of Syene. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Syenite and Latite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Syenite and Latite are listed below.
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