Syenite and Banded iron formation Definition

Definition of Syenite and Banded iron formation

The general Syenite and Banded iron formation 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, Banded iron formation are distinctive units of sedimentary rock that are almost always of Precambrian age. Along with definition of Syenite and Banded iron formation, get to know about Properties of Syenite and Banded iron formation. Get to know more information about Syenite and Banded iron formation origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Syenite and Banded iron formation

The history of Syenite and Banded iron formation 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 Banded iron formation Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Syenite and Banded iron formation

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock