Porphyry and Syenite Definition

Definition of Porphyry and Syenite

The general Porphyry and Syenite definition can be stated as: Porphyry is a reddish-brown to purple igneous rock containing large phenocrysts of various minerals embedded in a fine-grained matrix. 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 Porphyry and Syenite, get to know about Properties of Porphyry and Syenite. Get to know more information about Porphyry and Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Porphyry and Syenite

The history of Porphyry 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.

Porphyry and Syenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Porphyry and Syenite

Along with Porphyry and Syenite definition, know more about the etymology of Porphyry and Syenite. Etymology of Porphyry and Syenite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Porphyry and Formation of Syenite. The etymology of Porphyry is From Old French porfire, from Italian porfiro and in some cases directly from Latin porphyrites while that of Syenite is From Old French porfire, from Italian porfiro and in some cases directly from Latin porphyrites. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Porphyry and Syenite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Porphyry and Syenite are listed below.

For Porphyry,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• 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