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Syenite and Granophyre Definition


Granophyre and Syenite Definition


Definition

Definition
Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals   
Granophyre is a type of granitic rock which consists of intergrown feldspar and quartz crystals in a medium to fine grained groundmass   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French syénite, from Latin Syenites (lapis ) (stone) of Syene   
From German Granophyr, from Granit granite + Porphyr   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

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 Granophyre

The general Syenite and Granophyre 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, Granophyre is a type of granitic rock which consists of intergrown feldspar and quartz crystals in a medium to fine grained groundmass. Along with definition of Syenite and Granophyre, get to know about Properties of Syenite and Granophyre. Get to know more information about Syenite and Granophyre origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Syenite and Granophyre

The history of Syenite and Granophyre 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 Granophyre Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Syenite and Granophyre

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

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