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Syenite and Dunite Definition


Dunite and Syenite Definition


Definition

Definition
Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals  
Dunite is a green to brownish coarse-grained igneous rock mainly consisting of olivine  

History
  
  

Origin
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New Zealand  

Discoverer
Unknown  
Ferdinand von Hochstetter  

Etymology
From French syénite, from Latin Syenites (lapis ) (stone) of Syene  
From the name of Dun Mountain, New Zealand, + -ite1  

Class
Igneous Rocks  
Igneous Rocks  

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic  
Plutonic  

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 Dunite

The general Syenite and Dunite 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, Dunite is a green to brownish coarse-grained igneous rock mainly consisting of olivine. Along with definition of Syenite and Dunite, get to know about Properties of Syenite and Dunite. Get to know more information about Syenite and Dunite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Syenite and Dunite

The history of Syenite and Dunite 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 Dunite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Syenite and Dunite

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

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