Vogesite and Syenite Definition

Definition of Vogesite and Syenite

The general Vogesite and Syenite definition can be stated as: Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. On the other hand, Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals. Along with definition of Vogesite and Syenite, get to know about Properties of Vogesite and Syenite. Get to know more information about Vogesite and Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Vogesite and Syenite

The history of Vogesite and 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.

Vogesite and Syenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Vogesite and Syenite

Along with Vogesite and Syenite definition, know more about the etymology of Vogesite and Syenite. Etymology of Vogesite and Syenite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Vogesite and Formation of Syenite. The etymology of Vogesite is From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple while that of Syenite is From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Vogesite and Syenite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Vogesite and Syenite are listed below.

For Vogesite,

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

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