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Syenite and Evaporite Definition


Evaporite and Syenite Definition


Definition

Definition
Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals   
A water-soluble mineral sediment resulting from concentration and crystallization by evaporation from an aqueous solution   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Usiglio   

Etymology
From French syénite, from Latin Syenites (lapis ) (stone) of Syene   
From a sediment left after the evaporation   

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   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Syenite and Evaporite

The general Syenite and Evaporite 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, A water-soluble mineral sediment resulting from concentration and crystallization by evaporation from an aqueous solution. Along with definition of Syenite and Evaporite, get to know about Properties of Syenite and Evaporite. Get to know more information about Syenite and Evaporite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Syenite and Evaporite

The history of Syenite and Evaporite 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 Evaporite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Syenite and Evaporite

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

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