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Diatomite and Syenite Definition


Syenite and Diatomite Definition


Definition

Definition
Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth   
Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals   

History
  
  

Origin
Germany   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From diatom + -ite1   
From French syénite, from Latin Syenites (lapis ) (stone) of Syene   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Diatomite and Syenite

The general Diatomite and Syenite definition can be stated as: Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth. 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 Diatomite and Syenite, get to know about Properties of Diatomite and Syenite. Get to know more information about Diatomite and Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Diatomite and Syenite

The history of Diatomite 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.

Diatomite and Syenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diatomite and Syenite

Along with Diatomite and Syenite definition, know more about the etymology of Diatomite and Syenite. Etymology of Diatomite and Syenite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Diatomite and Formation of Syenite. The etymology of Diatomite is From diatom + -ite1 while that of Syenite is From diatom + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Diatomite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Syenite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Diatomite and Syenite are listed below.

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