Home
Compare Rocks


Quartzite and Syenite Definition


Syenite and Quartzite Definition


Definition

Definition
Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone   
Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From quartz + -ite   
From French syénite, from Latin Syenites (lapis ) (stone) of Syene   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

Texture >>
<< Summary

Definition of Quartzite and Syenite

The general Quartzite and Syenite definition can be stated as: Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. 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 Quartzite and Syenite, get to know about Properties of Quartzite and Syenite. Get to know more information about Quartzite and Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

Compare Metamorphic Rocks

History of Quartzite and Syenite

The history of Quartzite 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.

Quartzite and Syenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Quartzite and Syenite

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

For Quartzite,

For Syenite,

Metamorphic Rocks

Metamorphic Rocks

» More Metamorphic Rocks

Compare Metamorphic Rocks

» More Compare Metamorphic Rocks