Syenite and Rhomb Porphyry Definition

Definition of Syenite and Rhomb Porphyry

The general Syenite and Rhomb Porphyry 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, Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts. Along with definition of Syenite and Rhomb Porphyry, get to know about Properties of Syenite and Rhomb Porphyry. Get to know more information about Syenite and Rhomb Porphyry origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Syenite and Rhomb Porphyry

The history of Syenite and Rhomb Porphyry 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 Rhomb Porphyry Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Syenite and Rhomb Porphyry

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

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