Syenite and Phyllite Definition

Definition of Syenite and Phyllite

The general Syenite and Phyllite 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, Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. Along with definition of Syenite and Phyllite, get to know about Properties of Syenite and Phyllite. Get to know more information about Syenite and Phyllite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Syenite and Phyllite

The history of Syenite and Phyllite 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 Phyllite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Syenite and Phyllite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock