The general Syenite and Nepheline Syenite 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, Nepheline Syenite is a holocrystalline plutonic rock resembling syenite but containing nepheline and lacking quartz. Along with definition of Syenite and Nepheline Syenite, get to know about Properties of Syenite and Nepheline Syenite. Get to know more information about Syenite and Nepheline Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Syenite and Nepheline Syenite 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 Nepheline Syenite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Syenite and Nepheline Syenite. In this section, you will know about Syenite and Nepheline Syenite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Syenite and Nepheline Syenite are Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Syenite and Nepheline Syenite discoverer. The discoverer of Syenite and Nepheline Syenite are Unknown.
Along with Syenite and Nepheline Syenite definition, know more about the etymology of Syenite and Nepheline Syenite. Etymology of Syenite and Nepheline Syenite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Syenite and Formation of Nepheline Syenite. The etymology of Syenite is From French syénite, from Latin Syenites (lapis ) (stone) of Syene while that of Nepheline Syenite 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 Nepheline Syenite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Syenite and Nepheline Syenite are listed below.
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