Syenite and Minette Definition

Definition of Syenite and Minette

The general Syenite and Minette 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, Minette is a variety of Lamprophyre and is porphyritic alkaline igneous rock which is mainly dominated by biotite and potassic feldspar. Along with definition of Syenite and Minette, get to know about Properties of Syenite and Minette. Get to know more information about Syenite and Minette origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Syenite and Minette

The history of Syenite and Minette 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 Minette Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Syenite and Minette

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

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