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Syenite and Serpentinite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals
A hydration and metamorphic transformation of ultramafic rock from the Earth's mantle is called as serpentinization, a group of minerals is formed by serpentinization compose rock 'serpentinite'.
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
USA
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From French syénite, from Latin Syenites (lapis ) (stone) of Syene
From English word serpentinization.
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Syenite and Serpentinite

The general Syenite and Serpentinite 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, A hydration and metamorphic transformation of ultramafic rock from the Earth's mantle is called as serpentinization, a group of minerals is formed by serpentinization compose rock 'serpentinite'.. Along with definition of Syenite and Serpentinite, get to know about Properties of Syenite and Serpentinite. Get to know more information about Syenite and Serpentinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Syenite and Serpentinite

The history of Syenite and Serpentinite 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 Serpentinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Syenite and Serpentinite

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

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
  • Group: Not applicable
  • Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock