Syenite and Foidolite Definition

Definition of Syenite and Foidolite

The general Syenite and Foidolite 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, Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%. Along with definition of Syenite and Foidolite, get to know about Properties of Syenite and Foidolite. Get to know more information about Syenite and Foidolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Syenite and Foidolite

The history of Syenite and Foidolite 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 Foidolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Syenite and Foidolite

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

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