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Syenite and Epidosite Definition

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1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals
Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From French syénite, from Latin Syenites (lapis ) (stone) of Syene
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1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Volcanic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Syenite and Epidosite

The general Syenite and Epidosite 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, Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. Along with definition of Syenite and Epidosite, get to know about Properties of Syenite and Epidosite. Get to know more information about Syenite and Epidosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Syenite and Epidosite

The history of Syenite and Epidosite 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 Epidosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Syenite and Epidosite

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

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
  • Group: Volcanic
  • Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock