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Syenite and Benmoreite Definition


Benmoreite and Syenite Definition


Definition

Definition
Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals   
An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Isle of Mull, Scotland   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Ben More   

Etymology
From French syénite, from Latin Syenites (lapis ) (stone) of Syene   
From the name of discoverer, Ben More   

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 Benmoreite

The general Syenite and Benmoreite 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, An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. Along with definition of Syenite and Benmoreite, get to know about Properties of Syenite and Benmoreite. Get to know more information about Syenite and Benmoreite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Syenite and Benmoreite

The history of Syenite and Benmoreite 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 Benmoreite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Syenite and Benmoreite

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

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