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Syenite and Sovite Definition

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1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals
Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock
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
Not Available
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Plutonic
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 Sovite

The general Syenite and Sovite 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, Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. Along with definition of Syenite and Sovite, get to know about Properties of Syenite and Sovite. Get to know more information about Syenite and Sovite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Syenite and Sovite

The history of Syenite 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.

Syenite and Sovite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Syenite and Sovite

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

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