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Syenite and Felsite Definition


Felsite and Syenite Definition


Definition

Definition
Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals   
Felsite is a very fine grained volcanic rock that may or may not contain larger crystals and light colored rock that typically requires petrographic examination or chemical analysis for more precise definition   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French syénite, from Latin Syenites (lapis ) (stone) of Syene   
From English feldspar and -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Syenite and Felsite

The general Syenite and Felsite 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, Felsite is a very fine grained volcanic rock that may or may not contain larger crystals and light colored rock that typically requires petrographic examination or chemical analysis for more precise definition. Along with definition of Syenite and Felsite, get to know about Properties of Syenite and Felsite. Get to know more information about Syenite and Felsite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Syenite and Felsite

The history of Syenite and Felsite 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 Felsite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Syenite and Felsite

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

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