Syenite and Pegmatite Definition

Definition of Syenite and Pegmatite

The general Syenite and Pegmatite 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, Pegmatite rock is a holocrystalline, intrusive igneous rock which is composed of interlocking phaneritic crystals. Along with definition of Syenite and Pegmatite, get to know about Properties of Syenite and Pegmatite. Get to know more information about Syenite and Pegmatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Syenite and Pegmatite

The history of Syenite and Pegmatite 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 Pegmatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Syenite and Pegmatite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock