Syenite and Coal Definition

Definition of Syenite and Coal

The general Syenite and Coal 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, Coal is a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock usually occurring in rock strata in layers called coal beds. Along with definition of Syenite and Coal, get to know about Properties of Syenite and Coal. Get to know more information about Syenite and Coal origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Syenite and Coal

The history of Syenite and Coal 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 Coal Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Syenite and Coal

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock