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Syenite and Basalt Definition


Basalt and Syenite Definition


Definition

Definition
Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals   
Basalt is a common extrusive igneous rock formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the surface of Earth   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Egypt   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Georgius Agricola   

Etymology
From French syénite, from Latin Syenites (lapis ) (stone) of Syene   
From Late Latin Basaltes (variant of basanites ), very hard stone, which was imported from Ancient Greek Basanites   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

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 Basalt

The general Syenite and Basalt 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, Basalt is a common extrusive igneous rock formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the surface of Earth. Along with definition of Syenite and Basalt, get to know about Properties of Syenite and Basalt. Get to know more information about Syenite and Basalt origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Syenite and Basalt

The history of Syenite and Basalt 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 Basalt Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Syenite and Basalt

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

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