Pyroxenite and Syenite Definition

Definition of Pyroxenite and Syenite

The general Pyroxenite and Syenite definition can be stated as: Pyroxenite is a dark, greenish, granular intrusive igneous rock consisting mainly of pyroxenes and 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 Pyroxenite and Syenite, get to know about Properties of Pyroxenite and Syenite. Get to know more information about Pyroxenite and Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Pyroxenite and Syenite

The history of Pyroxenite 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.

Pyroxenite and Syenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pyroxenite and Syenite

Along with Pyroxenite and Syenite definition, know more about the etymology of Pyroxenite and Syenite. Etymology of Pyroxenite and Syenite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Pyroxenite and Formation of Syenite. The etymology of Pyroxenite is From pyro- fire + Greek xenos stranger as the mineral group was new to igneous rocks while that of Syenite is From pyro- fire + Greek xenos stranger as the mineral group was new to igneous rocks. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Pyroxenite and Syenite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Pyroxenite and Syenite are listed below.

For Pyroxenite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard 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