Syenite and Greenschist Definition

Definition of Syenite and Greenschist

The general Syenite and Greenschist 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, Greenschist is a metamorphic rock that is formed under lowest temperatures and pressures and is usually produced by regional metamorphism. Along with definition of Syenite and Greenschist, get to know about Properties of Syenite and Greenschist. Get to know more information about Syenite and Greenschist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Syenite and Greenschist

The history of Syenite and Greenschist 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 Greenschist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Syenite and Greenschist

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

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