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Sandstone and Syenite Definition


Syenite and Sandstone Definition


Definition

Definition
Sandstone is defined as a rock which is composed of sand-sized grains of various minerals mostly of uniform size and often are smooth and rounded   
Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its composition, sand and stone   
From French syénite, from Latin Syenites (lapis ) (stone) of Syene   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Sandstone and Syenite

The general Sandstone and Syenite definition can be stated as: Sandstone is defined as a rock which is composed of sand-sized grains of various minerals mostly of uniform size and often are smooth and rounded. 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 Sandstone and Syenite, get to know about Properties of Sandstone and Syenite. Get to know more information about Sandstone and Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Sandstone and Syenite

The history of Sandstone 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.

Sandstone and Syenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sandstone and Syenite

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

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