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Syenite and Itacolumite Definition


Itacolumite and Syenite Definition


Definition

Definition
Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals   
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French syénite, from Latin Syenites (lapis ) (stone) of Syene   
From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil   

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   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Syenite and Itacolumite

The general Syenite and Itacolumite 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, A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. Along with definition of Syenite and Itacolumite, get to know about Properties of Syenite and Itacolumite. Get to know more information about Syenite and Itacolumite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Syenite and Itacolumite

The history of Syenite and Itacolumite 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 Itacolumite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Syenite and Itacolumite

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

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