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Syenite and Rhyodacite Definition


Rhyodacite and Syenite Definition


Definition

Definition
Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals   
Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French syénite, from Latin Syenites (lapis ) (stone) of Syene   
Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Syenite and Rhyodacite

The general Syenite and Rhyodacite 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, Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite. Along with definition of Syenite and Rhyodacite, get to know about Properties of Syenite and Rhyodacite. Get to know more information about Syenite and Rhyodacite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Syenite and Rhyodacite

The history of Syenite and Rhyodacite 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 Rhyodacite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Syenite and Rhyodacite

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

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