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Syenite and Flint Definition


Flint and Syenite Definition


Definition

Definition
Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals   
Flint is a hard type of sedimentary rock that produces a small piece of burning material when hit by steel   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French syénite, from Latin Syenites (lapis ) (stone) of Syene   
From Old English flint - a type of rock mainly known for high hardness and for giving off sparks when struck   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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 Flint

The general Syenite and Flint 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, Flint is a hard type of sedimentary rock that produces a small piece of burning material when hit by steel. Along with definition of Syenite and Flint, get to know about Properties of Syenite and Flint. Get to know more information about Syenite and Flint origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Syenite and Flint

The history of Syenite and Flint 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 Flint Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Syenite and Flint

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

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