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Syenite and Icelandite Definition


Icelandite and Syenite Definition


Definition

Definition
Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals   
Icelandite belongs to volcanic igneous rocks which is rich in iron and belongs to andesite rock   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Iceland   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Ian S. E. Carmichael   

Etymology
From French syénite, from Latin Syenites (lapis ) (stone) of Syene   
From its origin place near Cenozoic volcano near the parsonage Þingmúli in East Iceland   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

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 Icelandite

The general Syenite and Icelandite 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, Icelandite belongs to volcanic igneous rocks which is rich in iron and belongs to andesite rock. Along with definition of Syenite and Icelandite, get to know about Properties of Syenite and Icelandite. Get to know more information about Syenite and Icelandite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Syenite and Icelandite

The history of Syenite and Icelandite 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 Icelandite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Syenite and Icelandite

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

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