Syenite and Basaltic Trachyandesite Definition

Definition of Syenite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

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

History of Syenite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

The history of Syenite and Basaltic Trachyandesite 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 Basaltic Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Syenite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock