Syenite and Blue Granite Definition

Definition of Syenite and Blue Granite

The general Syenite and Blue Granite 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, Blue Granite is an igneous rock and a variety of Larvikite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized blue crystals of feldspar. Along with definition of Syenite and Blue Granite, get to know about Properties of Syenite and Blue Granite. Get to know more information about Syenite and Blue Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Syenite and Blue Granite

The history of Syenite and Blue Granite 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 Blue Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Syenite and Blue Granite

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

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