Syenite and Enderbite Definition

Definition of Syenite and Enderbite

The general Syenite and Enderbite 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, Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. Along with definition of Syenite and Enderbite, get to know about Properties of Syenite and Enderbite. Get to know more information about Syenite and Enderbite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Syenite and Enderbite

The history of Syenite and Enderbite 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 Enderbite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Syenite and Enderbite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock