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1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals
Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From French syénite, from Latin Syenites (lapis ) (stone) of Syene
From the Greek meaning sounding stone because of the metallic sound it produces if an unfractured plate is hit
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
2 Texture
2.1 Texture
Earthy
Granular
2.2 Color
Brown, Buff, Cream, Green, Grey, Pink, White
Brown, Buff, Cream, Green, Grey, Pink, White
2.3 Maintenance
Less
Less
2.4 Durability
Durable
Durable
2.4.1 Water Resistant
2.4.2 Scratch Resistant
2.4.3 Stain Resistant
2.4.4 Wind Resistant
2.4.5 Acid Resistant
2.5 Appearance
Banded and Foilated
Banded and Foilated
3 Uses
3.1 Architecture
3.1.1 Interior Uses
Flooring, Homes, Hotels, Interior Decoration
Countertops, Decorative Aggregates, Flooring, Homes
3.1.3 Exterior Uses
As Building Stone, As Facing Stone, Paving Stone, Garden Decoration, Office Buildings
As Building Stone, As Facing Stone, Garden Decoration, Office Buildings, Paving Stone
3.1.6 Other Architectural Uses
Curbing
Curbing
3.2 Industry
1.2.2 Construction Industry
As Dimension Stone, Cement Manufacture, Construction Aggregate, for Road Aggregate, Landscaping, Making natural cement, Manufacture of Magnesium and Dolomite Refractories
As Dimension Stone, Cement Manufacture, Construction Aggregate, for Road Aggregate, Landscaping, Making natural cement, Manufacture of Magnesium and Dolomite Refractories, Production of Glass and Ceramics
1.2.4 Medical Industry
Not Yet Used
Not Yet Used
1.1 Antiquity Uses
Artifacts, Monuments, Sculpture, Small Figurines
Artifacts, Monuments, Sculpture
1.4 Other Uses
1.4.1 Commercial Uses
Cemetery Markers, Creating Artwork
Cemetery Markers, Creating Artwork
3 Types
3.1 Types
Shonkinite
Kenyte
3.4 Features
Available in Lots of Colors and Patterns, Is one of the oldest rock, Matrix variable
Application of acids on the surface causes cloudy frosting, Available in Lots of Colors and Patterns, Dissolves in hydrochloric acid, Is one of the oldest rock
3.7 Archaeological Significance
3.7.2 Monuments
Used
Used
3.8.1 Famous Monuments
Data Not Available
Data Not Available
3.8.3 Sculpture
Used
Used
4.2.1 Famous Sculptures
Data Not Available
Data Not Available
4.3.1 Pictographs
Used
Used
4.5.1 Petroglyphs
Used
Used
5.1.3 Figurines
Used
Used
5.2 Fossils
Absent
Absent
6 Formation
6.1 Formation
Syenites are formed due to alkaline igneous activities and are generally formed in thick continental crustal areas or in Cordilleran subduction zones.
Phonolite are formed due to alkaline igneous activities and are generally formed in thick continental crustal areas or in Cordilleran subduction zones.
6.4 Composition
6.4.1 Mineral Content
Amphibole, Biotite, Feldspar, Hornblade, Micas, Muscovite or Illite, Plagioclase, Pyroxene, Quartz
Albite, Amphibole, Biotite, Cancrinite, Feldspar, Hornblende, Plagioclase, Pyroxene, Sodalite
7.3.1 Compound Content
Aluminium Oxide, CaO, Iron(III) Oxide, FeO, Potassium Oxide, MgO, MnO, Sodium Oxide, Phosphorus Pentoxide, Silicon Dioxide, Titanium Dioxide
Aluminium Oxide, CaO, Iron(III) Oxide, FeO, Potassium Oxide, MgO, MnO, Sodium Oxide, Phosphorus Pentoxide, Silicon Dioxide, Titanium Dioxide
8.3 Transformation
8.3.1 Metamorphism
8.3.5 Types of Metamorphism
Burial Metamorphism, Cataclastic Metamorphism, Contact Metamorphism, Hydrothermal Metamorphism, Impact Metamorphism, Regional Metamorphism
Contact Metamorphism
8.4.1 Weathering
8.4.6 Types of Weathering
Biological Weathering, Chemical Weathering, Mechanical Weathering
Chemical Weathering, Mechanical Weathering
8.5.2 Erosion
8.7.1 Types of Erosion
Chemical Erosion, Coastal Erosion, Glacier Erosion, Sea Erosion, Water Erosion, Wind Erosion
Chemical Erosion, Coastal Erosion, Water Erosion, Wind Erosion
11 Properties
11.1 Physical Properties
11.3.1 Hardness
5.5-65.5-6
Coal
1 7
14.2.2 Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
14.2.3 Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal to Uneven
14.2.4 Streak
White
White
14.2.5 Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
14.2.6 Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Greasy to Dull
14.2.7 Compressive Strength
150.00 N/mm2150.00 N/mm2
What Is Obsidian
0.15 450
15.4.5 Cleavage
Perfect
Poor
15.4.6 Toughness
Not Available
Not Available
15.4.7 Specific Gravity
2.6-2.72.6
Granite
0 8.4
16.1.3 Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
16.1.6 Density
2.6-2.8 g/cm32.6 g/cm3
Granite
0 1400
16.5 Thermal Properties
16.5.1 Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg KNA
What Is Granulite
0.14 3.2
17.3.2 Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
18 Reserves
18.1 Deposits in Eastern Continents
18.1.1 Asia
China, India, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Vietnam
Indonesia, Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Vietnam
18.1.2 Africa
Angola, Egypt, Madagascar, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa
Angola, Egypt, Madagascar, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa
18.1.3 Europe
Bulgaria, England, Germany, Norway, Romania, Switzerland
Andorra, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden
18.1.4 Others
Not Yet Found
Greenland
18.2 Deposits in Western Continents
18.2.1 North America
USA
Canada, USA
18.2.2 South America
Brazil, Chile
Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Uruguay, Venezuela
18.3 Deposits in Oceania Continent
18.3.1 Australia
New Zealand, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia
New Zealand, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Western Australia

All about Syenite and Phonolite Properties

Know all about Syenite and Phonolite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Syenite and Phonolite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Syenite is Earthy whereas that of Phonolite is Granular. Syenite appears Banded and Foilated and Phonolite appears Banded and Foilated. The luster of Syenite is subvitreous to dull while that of Phonolite is greasy to dull. Syenite and Phonolite are available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Syenite and Phonolite are cemetery markers, creating artwork.