Syenite and Lherzolite Definition

Definition of Syenite and Lherzolite

The general Syenite and Lherzolite 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, Lherzolite is a type of ultramafic igneous rock which contains essential olivine and clinopyroxene and orthopyroxene in equal proportions. Along with definition of Syenite and Lherzolite, get to know about Properties of Syenite and Lherzolite. Get to know more information about Syenite and Lherzolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Syenite and Lherzolite

The history of Syenite and Lherzolite 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 Lherzolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Syenite and Lherzolite

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

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