Syenite and Chert Definition

Definition of Syenite and Chert

The general Syenite and Chert 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, Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture. Along with definition of Syenite and Chert, get to know about Properties of Syenite and Chert. Get to know more information about Syenite and Chert origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Syenite and Chert

The history of Syenite and Chert 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 Chert Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Syenite and Chert

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock