Syenite and Jasperoid Definition

Definition of Syenite and Jasperoid

The general Syenite and Jasperoid 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, Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks. Along with definition of Syenite and Jasperoid, get to know about Properties of Syenite and Jasperoid. Get to know more information about Syenite and Jasperoid origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Syenite and Jasperoid

The history of Syenite and Jasperoid 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 Jasperoid Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Syenite and Jasperoid

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

For Syenite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Jasperoid,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock