Arkose and Syenite Definition

Definition of Arkose and Syenite

The general Arkose and Syenite definition can be stated as: Arkose is a sedimentary rock, specifically a type of sandstone containing at least 25% 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 Arkose and Syenite, get to know about Properties of Arkose and Syenite. Get to know more information about Arkose and Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Arkose and Syenite

The history of Arkose 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.

Arkose and Syenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Arkose and Syenite

Along with Arkose and Syenite definition, know more about the etymology of Arkose and Syenite. Etymology of Arkose and Syenite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Arkose and Formation of Syenite. The etymology of Arkose is From Auvergne region of France used by a French geologist Alexandre Brongniart in 1826 who applied this term to some feldspathic sandstones while that of Syenite is From Auvergne region of France used by a French geologist Alexandre Brongniart in 1826 who applied this term to some feldspathic sandstones. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Arkose belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Syenite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Arkose and Syenite are listed below.

For Arkose,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse 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