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Syenite and Breccia Definition


Breccia and Syenite Definition


Definition

Definition
Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals   
Breccia is a rock consisting of angular fragments of stones which are cemented by finer calcareous material   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
England   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French syénite, from Latin Syenites (lapis ) (stone) of Syene   
From Italian, literally gravel, Germanic origin and related to break   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary 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   
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Syenite and Breccia

The general Syenite and Breccia 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, Breccia is a rock consisting of angular fragments of stones which are cemented by finer calcareous material. Along with definition of Syenite and Breccia, get to know about Properties of Syenite and Breccia. Get to know more information about Syenite and Breccia origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Syenite and Breccia

The history of Syenite and Breccia 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 Breccia Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Syenite and Breccia

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

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