Syenite and Pyroxenite Definition

Definition of Syenite and Pyroxenite

The general Syenite and Pyroxenite 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, Pyroxenite is a dark, greenish, granular intrusive igneous rock consisting mainly of pyroxenes and olivine. Along with definition of Syenite and Pyroxenite, get to know about Properties of Syenite and Pyroxenite. Get to know more information about Syenite and Pyroxenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Syenite and Pyroxenite

The history of Syenite and Pyroxenite 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 Pyroxenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Syenite and Pyroxenite

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

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