The general Syenite and Hornfels 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, Hornfels is a metamorphic rock formed by the contact between mudstone or other clay rich rock, and a hot igneous body, and represents a heat altered equivalent of the original rock. Along with definition of Syenite and Hornfels, get to know about Properties of Syenite and Hornfels. Get to know more information about Syenite and Hornfels origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Syenite and Hornfels 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 Hornfels definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Syenite and Hornfels. In this section, you will know about Syenite and Hornfels Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Syenite is Unknown whereas Origin of Hornfels is New Zealand. It is interesting to know the name of Syenite and Hornfels discoverer. The discoverer of Syenite and Hornfels are Unknown.
Along with Syenite and Hornfels definition, know more about the etymology of Syenite and Hornfels. Etymology of Syenite and Hornfels gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Syenite and Formation of Hornfels. The etymology of Syenite is From French syénite, from Latin Syenites (lapis ) (stone) of Syene while that of Hornfels 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 Hornfels belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Syenite and Hornfels are listed below.
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