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Mangerite and Syenite Definition


Syenite and Mangerite Definition


Definition

Definition
Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite   
Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Not Available   
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
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Mangerite and Syenite

The general Mangerite and Syenite definition can be stated as: Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. 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 Mangerite and Syenite, get to know about Properties of Mangerite and Syenite. Get to know more information about Mangerite and Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Mangerite and Syenite

The history of Mangerite 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.

Mangerite and Syenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mangerite and Syenite

Along with Mangerite and Syenite definition, know more about the etymology of Mangerite and Syenite. Etymology of Mangerite and Syenite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Mangerite and Formation of Syenite. The etymology of Mangerite is not available while that of Syenite is not available. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Mangerite and Syenite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Mangerite and Syenite are listed below.

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