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Syenite and Conglomerate Definition


Conglomerate and Syenite Definition


Definition

Definition
Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals   
Conglomerate is a sedimentary rock which forms from rounded gravel and boulder sized clasts which are cemented together in a matrix   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Italy   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French syénite, from Latin Syenites (lapis ) (stone) of Syene   
From Latin conglomeratus, to roll together, i.e. from com together + glomerare to gather into a ball, from glomus (genitive glomeris) a ball   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Syenite and Conglomerate

The general Syenite and Conglomerate 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, Conglomerate is a sedimentary rock which forms from rounded gravel and boulder sized clasts which are cemented together in a matrix. Along with definition of Syenite and Conglomerate, get to know about Properties of Syenite and Conglomerate. Get to know more information about Syenite and Conglomerate origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Syenite and Conglomerate

The history of Syenite and Conglomerate 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 Conglomerate Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Syenite and Conglomerate

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

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