Syenite and Migmatite Definition

Definition of Syenite and Migmatite

The general Syenite and Migmatite 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, Migmatite is typically a granitic rock within a metamorphic host rock which is composed of two intermingled but distinguishable components. Along with definition of Syenite and Migmatite, get to know about Properties of Syenite and Migmatite. Get to know more information about Syenite and Migmatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Syenite and Migmatite

The history of Syenite and Migmatite 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 Migmatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Syenite and Migmatite

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

• 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