The general Syenite and Lamprophyre 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, Lamprophyre is uncommon igneous rocks primarily occurring as dikes, lopoliths, laccoliths, stocks and small intrusions. Along with definition of Syenite and Lamprophyre, get to know about Properties of Syenite and Lamprophyre. Get to know more information about Syenite and Lamprophyre origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Syenite and Lamprophyre 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 Lamprophyre definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Syenite and Lamprophyre. In this section, you will know about Syenite and Lamprophyre Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Syenite and Lamprophyre are Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Syenite and Lamprophyre discoverer. The discoverer of Syenite and Lamprophyre are Unknown.
Along with Syenite and Lamprophyre definition, know more about the etymology of Syenite and Lamprophyre. Etymology of Syenite and Lamprophyre gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Syenite and Formation of Lamprophyre. The etymology of Syenite is From French syénite, from Latin Syenites (lapis ) (stone) of Syene while that of Lamprophyre 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 Lamprophyre belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Syenite and Lamprophyre are listed below.
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