Home
Compare Rocks


Syenite and Mudstone Definition


Mudstone and Syenite Definition


Definition

Definition
Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals  
Mudstone is a fine-grained, dark gray sedimentary rock, which is formed from silt and clay and is similar to shale but has less laminations  

History
  
  

Origin
-  
-  

Discoverer
Unknown  
William Smith  

Etymology
From French syénite, from Latin Syenites (lapis ) (stone) of Syene  
From the English mud and stone, from low German mudde and stainaz  

Class
Igneous Rocks  
Sedimentary Rocks  

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic  
-  

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

Texture >>
<< Summary

Definition of Syenite and Mudstone

The general Syenite and Mudstone 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, Mudstone is a fine-grained, dark gray sedimentary rock, which is formed from silt and clay and is similar to shale but has less laminations. Along with definition of Syenite and Mudstone, get to know about Properties of Syenite and Mudstone. Get to know more information about Syenite and Mudstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

Compare Igneous Rocks

History of Syenite and Mudstone

The history of Syenite and Mudstone 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 Mudstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Syenite and Mudstone

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

For Syenite,

For Mudstone,

Igneous Rocks

Igneous Rocks

» More Igneous Rocks

Compare Igneous Rocks

» More Compare Igneous Rocks