Carbonatite and Syenite Definition

Definition of Carbonatite and Syenite

The general Carbonatite and Syenite definition can be stated as: Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals. 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 Carbonatite and Syenite, get to know about Properties of Carbonatite and Syenite. Get to know more information about Carbonatite and Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Carbonatite and Syenite

The history of Carbonatite 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.

Carbonatite and Syenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Carbonatite and Syenite

Along with Carbonatite and Syenite definition, know more about the etymology of Carbonatite and Syenite. Etymology of Carbonatite and Syenite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Carbonatite and Formation of Syenite. The etymology of Carbonatite is From any intrusive igneous rock, having a majority of carbonate minerals while that of Syenite is From any intrusive igneous rock, having a majority of carbonate minerals. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Carbonatite and Syenite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Carbonatite and Syenite are listed below.

For Carbonatite,

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