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Syenite and Argillite Definition


Argillite and Syenite Definition


Definition

Definition
Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals   
Argillites are highly compact sedimentary or slightly metamorphosed rocks that consist largely or wholly of particles of clay or silt but lack the fissility of shale or the cleavage characteristic of slate   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French syénite, from Latin Syenites (lapis ) (stone) of Syene   
From Latin Argilla (clay) and -ite in English which became agrilla+ -ite = Argillite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Syenite and Argillite

The general Syenite and Argillite 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, Argillites are highly compact sedimentary or slightly metamorphosed rocks that consist largely or wholly of particles of clay or silt but lack the fissility of shale or the cleavage characteristic of slate. Along with definition of Syenite and Argillite, get to know about Properties of Syenite and Argillite. Get to know more information about Syenite and Argillite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Syenite and Argillite

The history of Syenite and Argillite 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 Argillite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Syenite and Argillite

Along with Syenite and Argillite definition, know more about the etymology of Syenite and Argillite. Etymology of Syenite and Argillite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Syenite and Formation of Argillite. The etymology of Syenite is From French syénite, from Latin Syenites (lapis ) (stone) of Syene while that of Argillite 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 belongs to Igneous Rocks while Argillite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Syenite and Argillite are listed below.

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