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Syenite and Scoria Definition


Scoria and Syenite Definition


Definition

Definition
Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals   
Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French syénite, from Latin Syenites (lapis ) (stone) of Syene   
From late Middle English (denoting slag from molten metal), from Greek skōria refuse, from skōr dung   

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 Scoria

The general Syenite and Scoria 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, Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. Along with definition of Syenite and Scoria, get to know about Properties of Syenite and Scoria. Get to know more information about Syenite and Scoria origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Syenite and Scoria

The history of Syenite and Scoria 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 Scoria Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Syenite and Scoria

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

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