Syenite and Carbonatite Definition

Definition of Syenite and Carbonatite

The general Syenite and Carbonatite 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, Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals. Along with definition of Syenite and Carbonatite, get to know about Properties of Syenite and Carbonatite. Get to know more information about Syenite and Carbonatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Syenite and Carbonatite

The history of Syenite and Carbonatite 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 Carbonatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Syenite and Carbonatite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock