Syenite and Adamellite Definition

Definition of Syenite and Adamellite

The general Syenite and Adamellite definition can be stated as: Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals. On the other hand, Adamellite is a coarse-grained porphyritic igneous rock, a variety of Monzogranite and dominated by phenocrysts of orthoclase in a granular groundmass of perthite, plagioclase and quartz. Along with definition of Syenite and Adamellite, get to know about Properties of Syenite and Adamellite. Get to know more information about Syenite and Adamellite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Syenite and Adamellite

The history of Syenite and Adamellite 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.

Syenite and Adamellite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Syenite and Adamellite

Along with Syenite and Adamellite definition, know more about the etymology of Syenite and Adamellite. Etymology of Syenite and Adamellite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Syenite and Formation of Adamellite. The etymology of Syenite is From French syénite, from Latin Syenites (lapis ) (stone) of Syene while that of Adamellite is From French syénite, from Latin Syenites (lapis ) (stone) of Syene. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Syenite and Adamellite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Syenite and Adamellite are listed below.

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

For Adamellite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock