Aplite and Syenite Definition

Definition of Aplite and Syenite

The general Aplite and Syenite definition can be stated as: Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. 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 Aplite and Syenite, get to know about Properties of Aplite and Syenite. Get to know more information about Aplite and Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Aplite and Syenite

The history of Aplite 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.

Aplite and Syenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Aplite and Syenite

Along with Aplite and Syenite definition, know more about the etymology of Aplite and Syenite. Etymology of Aplite and Syenite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Aplite and Formation of Syenite. The etymology of Aplite is From German Aplit, from Greek haploos simple + -ite while that of Syenite is From German Aplit, from Greek haploos simple + -ite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Aplite and Syenite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Aplite and Syenite are listed below.

For Aplite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: 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