Syenite and Kimberlite Definition

Definition of Syenite and Kimberlite

The general Syenite and Kimberlite 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, Kimberlite is a rare, blue-tinged, coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock, which sometimes contains diamonds and is mostly found in South Africa and Siberia.. Along with definition of Syenite and Kimberlite, get to know about Properties of Syenite and Kimberlite. Get to know more information about Syenite and Kimberlite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Syenite and Kimberlite

The history of Syenite and Kimberlite 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 Kimberlite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Syenite and Kimberlite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock