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Felsite and Syenite Definition


Syenite and Felsite Definition


Definition

Definition
Felsite is a very fine grained volcanic rock that may or may not contain larger crystals and light colored rock that typically requires petrographic examination or chemical analysis for more precise definition   
Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From English feldspar and -ite   
From French syénite, from Latin Syenites (lapis ) (stone) of Syene   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
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 Felsite and Syenite

The general Felsite and Syenite definition can be stated as: Felsite is a very fine grained volcanic rock that may or may not contain larger crystals and light colored rock that typically requires petrographic examination or chemical analysis for more precise definition. 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 Felsite and Syenite, get to know about Properties of Felsite and Syenite. Get to know more information about Felsite and Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Felsite and Syenite

The history of Felsite 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.

Felsite and Syenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Felsite and Syenite

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

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