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Syenite and Greywacke Definition


Greywacke and Syenite Definition


Definition

Definition
Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals   
Greywacke is defined as a dark coarse-grained sandstone rock which contains more than 15 per cent clay   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French syénite, from Latin Syenites (lapis ) (stone) of Syene   
From German Grauwacke, from grau grey + wacke   

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 Greywacke

The general Syenite and Greywacke 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, Greywacke is defined as a dark coarse-grained sandstone rock which contains more than 15 per cent clay. Along with definition of Syenite and Greywacke, get to know about Properties of Syenite and Greywacke. Get to know more information about Syenite and Greywacke origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Syenite and Greywacke

The history of Syenite and Greywacke 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 Greywacke Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Syenite and Greywacke

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

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