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Syenite and Metapelite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals
Metapelite is an old and currently not widely used field geological term for a clay rich fine-grained clastic sediment or sedimentary rock, i.e. mud or a mudstone
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From French syénite, from Latin Syenites (lapis ) (stone) of Syene
From Pelos or clay in Greek
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Syenite and Metapelite

The general Syenite and Metapelite 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, Metapelite is an old and currently not widely used field geological term for a clay rich fine-grained clastic sediment or sedimentary rock, i.e. mud or a mudstone. Along with definition of Syenite and Metapelite, get to know about Properties of Syenite and Metapelite. Get to know more information about Syenite and Metapelite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Syenite and Metapelite

The history of Syenite and Metapelite 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 Metapelite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Syenite and Metapelite

Along with Syenite and Metapelite definition, know more about the etymology of Syenite and Metapelite. Etymology of Syenite and Metapelite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Syenite and Formation of Metapelite. The etymology of Syenite is From French syénite, from Latin Syenites (lapis ) (stone) of Syene while that of Metapelite 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 belongs to Igneous Rocks while Metapelite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Syenite and Metapelite are listed below.

For Syenite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
  • Group: Plutonic
  • Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Metapelite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
  • Group: Not applicable
  • Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock