Syenite and Granulite Definition

Definition of Syenite and Granulite

The general Syenite and Granulite 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, Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.. Along with definition of Syenite and Granulite, get to know about Properties of Syenite and Granulite. Get to know more information about Syenite and Granulite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Syenite and Granulite

The history of Syenite and Granulite 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 Granulite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Syenite and Granulite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock