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Syenite and Harzburgite Definition


Harzburgite and Syenite Definition


Definition

Definition
Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals   
Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Germany   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French syénite, from Latin Syenites (lapis ) (stone) of Syene   
From the name of a town in Harzburg, Germany   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Syenite and Harzburgite

The general Syenite and Harzburgite 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, Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine. Along with definition of Syenite and Harzburgite, get to know about Properties of Syenite and Harzburgite. Get to know more information about Syenite and Harzburgite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Syenite and Harzburgite

The history of Syenite and Harzburgite 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 Harzburgite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Syenite and Harzburgite

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

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