Pyrolite and Syenite Definition

Definition of Pyrolite and Syenite

The general Pyrolite and Syenite definition can be stated as: Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt. 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 Pyrolite and Syenite, get to know about Properties of Pyrolite and Syenite. Get to know more information about Pyrolite and Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Pyrolite and Syenite

The history of Pyrolite 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.

Pyrolite and Syenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pyrolite and Syenite

Along with Pyrolite and Syenite definition, know more about the etymology of Pyrolite and Syenite. Etymology of Pyrolite and Syenite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Pyrolite and Formation of Syenite. The etymology of Pyrolite is From the chemical and mineralogical composition of the upper mantle of the Earth while that of Syenite is From the chemical and mineralogical composition of the upper mantle of the Earth. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Pyrolite and Syenite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Pyrolite and Syenite are listed below.

For Pyrolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse 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