Hornblendite and Syenite Definition

Definition of Hornblendite and Syenite

The general Hornblendite and Syenite definition can be stated as: Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock. 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 Hornblendite and Syenite, get to know about Properties of Hornblendite and Syenite. Get to know more information about Hornblendite and Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Hornblendite and Syenite

The history of Hornblendite 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.

Hornblendite and Syenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Hornblendite and Syenite

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

For Hornblendite,

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