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Syenite and Basanite  Definition


Basanite  and Syenite Definition


Definition

Definition
Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals   
Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French syénite, from Latin Syenites (lapis ) (stone) of Syene   
From Latin basanites + -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

The general Syenite and Basanite  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, Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone. Along with definition of Syenite and Basanite , get to know about Properties of Syenite and Basanite . Get to know more information about Syenite and Basanite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Syenite and Basanite 

The history of Syenite and Basanite  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 Basanite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Syenite and Basanite 

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

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