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Syenite and Dolomite Definition


Dolomite and Syenite Definition


Definition

Definition
Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals   
Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Southern Alps, France   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Dolomieu   

Etymology
From French syénite, from Latin Syenites (lapis ) (stone) of Syene   
From French, from the name of Dolomieu (1750–1801), the French geologist who discovered the rock   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Syenite and Dolomite

The general Syenite and Dolomite 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, Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight. Along with definition of Syenite and Dolomite, get to know about Properties of Syenite and Dolomite. Get to know more information about Syenite and Dolomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Syenite and Dolomite

The history of Syenite and Dolomite 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 Dolomite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Syenite and Dolomite

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

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