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Syenite and Diatomite Definition


Diatomite and Syenite Definition


Definition

Definition
Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals   
Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Germany   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French syénite, from Latin Syenites (lapis ) (stone) of Syene   
From diatom + -ite1   

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   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Syenite and Diatomite

The general Syenite and Diatomite 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, Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth. Along with definition of Syenite and Diatomite, get to know about Properties of Syenite and Diatomite. Get to know more information about Syenite and Diatomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Syenite and Diatomite

The history of Syenite and Diatomite 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 Diatomite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Syenite and Diatomite

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

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