Syenite and Pantellerite Definition

Definition of Syenite and Pantellerite

The general Syenite and Pantellerite 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, Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite. Along with definition of Syenite and Pantellerite, get to know about Properties of Syenite and Pantellerite. Get to know more information about Syenite and Pantellerite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Syenite and Pantellerite

The history of Syenite and Pantellerite 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 Pantellerite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Syenite and Pantellerite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock