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Syenite and Novaculite Definition


Novaculite and Syenite Definition


Definition

Definition
Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals   
Novaculite is a dense, hard, fine-grained, siliceous metamorpic rock which is a type of chert that breaks with conchoidal fracture   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French syénite, from Latin Syenites (lapis ) (stone) of Syene   
From Latin word novacula, for razor stone   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Syenite and Novaculite

The general Syenite and Novaculite 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, Novaculite is a dense, hard, fine-grained, siliceous metamorpic rock which is a type of chert that breaks with conchoidal fracture. Along with definition of Syenite and Novaculite, get to know about Properties of Syenite and Novaculite. Get to know more information about Syenite and Novaculite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Syenite and Novaculite

The history of Syenite and Novaculite 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 Novaculite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Syenite and Novaculite

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

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