Syenite and Pyrolite Definition

Definition of Syenite and Pyrolite

The general Syenite and Pyrolite 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, Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt. Along with definition of Syenite and Pyrolite, get to know about Properties of Syenite and Pyrolite. Get to know more information about Syenite and Pyrolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Syenite and Pyrolite

The history of Syenite and Pyrolite 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 Pyrolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Syenite and Pyrolite

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

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