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Syenite and Schist Definition


Schist and Syenite Definition


Definition

Definition
Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals   
Schist is a medium grade metamorphic rock with medium to large, flat, sheet like grains in a preferred orientation   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French syénite, from Latin Syenites (lapis ) (stone) of Syene   
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Syenite and Schist

The general Syenite and Schist 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, Schist is a medium grade metamorphic rock with medium to large, flat, sheet like grains in a preferred orientation. Along with definition of Syenite and Schist, get to know about Properties of Syenite and Schist. Get to know more information about Syenite and Schist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Syenite and Schist

The history of Syenite and Schist 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 Schist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Syenite and Schist

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

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