Picrite and Syenite Definition

Definition of Picrite and Syenite

The general Picrite and Syenite definition can be stated as: Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine. 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 Picrite and Syenite, get to know about Properties of Picrite and Syenite. Get to know more information about Picrite and Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Picrite and Syenite

The history of Picrite 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.

Picrite and Syenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Picrite and Syenite

Along with Picrite and Syenite definition, know more about the etymology of Picrite and Syenite. Etymology of Picrite and Syenite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Picrite and Formation of Syenite. The etymology of Picrite is From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century while that of Syenite is From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Picrite and Syenite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Picrite and Syenite are listed below.

For Picrite,

• 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