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Icelandite and Syenite Definition


Syenite and Icelandite Definition


Definition

Definition
Icelandite belongs to volcanic igneous rocks which is rich in iron and belongs to andesite rock   
Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals   

History
  
  

Origin
Iceland   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Ian S. E. Carmichael   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its origin place near Cenozoic volcano near the parsonage Þingmúli in East Iceland   
From French syénite, from Latin Syenites (lapis ) (stone) of Syene   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard 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 Icelandite and Syenite

The general Icelandite and Syenite definition can be stated as: Icelandite belongs to volcanic igneous rocks which is rich in iron and belongs to andesite 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 Icelandite and Syenite, get to know about Properties of Icelandite and Syenite. Get to know more information about Icelandite and Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Icelandite and Syenite

The history of Icelandite 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.

Icelandite and Syenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Icelandite and Syenite

Along with Icelandite and Syenite definition, know more about the etymology of Icelandite and Syenite. Etymology of Icelandite and Syenite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Icelandite and Formation of Syenite. The etymology of Icelandite is From its origin place near Cenozoic volcano near the parsonage Þingmúli in East Iceland while that of Syenite is From its origin place near Cenozoic volcano near the parsonage Þingmúli in East Iceland. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Icelandite and Syenite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Icelandite and Syenite are listed below.

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