The general Syenite and Picrite 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, Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine. Along with definition of Syenite and Picrite, get to know about Properties of Syenite and Picrite. Get to know more information about Syenite and Picrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Syenite and Picrite 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 Picrite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Syenite and Picrite. In this section, you will know about Syenite and Picrite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Syenite is Unknown whereas Origin of Picrite is Hawaii Islands. It is interesting to know the name of Syenite and Picrite discoverer. The discoverer of Syenite and Picrite are Unknown.
Along with Syenite and Picrite definition, know more about the etymology of Syenite and Picrite. Etymology of Syenite and Picrite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Syenite and Formation of Picrite. The etymology of Syenite is From French syénite, from Latin Syenites (lapis ) (stone) of Syene while that of Picrite 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 Picrite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Syenite and Picrite are listed below.
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