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Pantellerite and Syenite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite
Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Strait of sicily
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From Pantelleria, a volcanic island in the Strait of Sicily
From French syénite, from Latin Syenites (lapis ) (stone) of Syene
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Volcanic
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Pantellerite and Syenite

The general Pantellerite and Syenite definition can be stated as: Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite. 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 Pantellerite and Syenite, get to know about Properties of Pantellerite and Syenite. Get to know more information about Pantellerite and Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Pantellerite and Syenite

The history of Pantellerite 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.

Pantellerite and Syenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pantellerite and Syenite

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

For Pantellerite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
  • Group: Volcanic
  • Other Categories: Fine 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