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Syenite and Monzogranite Definition


Monzogranite and Syenite Definition


Definition

Definition
Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals   
Monzogranite is a type of igneous rock and belongs to biotite granite rocks that are considered to be the final fractionation product of magma   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French syénite, from Latin Syenites (lapis ) (stone) of Syene   
From its mineral content   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Syenite and Monzogranite

The general Syenite and Monzogranite 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, Monzogranite is a type of igneous rock and belongs to biotite granite rocks that are considered to be the final fractionation product of magma. Along with definition of Syenite and Monzogranite, get to know about Properties of Syenite and Monzogranite. Get to know more information about Syenite and Monzogranite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Syenite and Monzogranite

The history of Syenite and Monzogranite 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 Monzogranite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Syenite and Monzogranite

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

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