Phyllite and Syenite Definition

Definition of Phyllite and Syenite

The general Phyllite and Syenite definition can be stated as: Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. 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 Phyllite and Syenite, get to know about Properties of Phyllite and Syenite. Get to know more information about Phyllite and Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phyllite and Syenite

The history of Phyllite 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.

Phyllite and Syenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phyllite and Syenite

Along with Phyllite and Syenite definition, know more about the etymology of Phyllite and Syenite. Etymology of Phyllite and Syenite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Phyllite and Formation of Syenite. The etymology of Phyllite is From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1 while that of Syenite is From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Phyllite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Syenite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Phyllite and Syenite are listed below.

For Phyllite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine 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