Syenite and Siltstone Definition

Definition of Syenite and Siltstone

The general Syenite and Siltstone 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, Siltstone can be defined as a fine-grained sedimentary rock which mainly consists of consolidated silt. Along with definition of Syenite and Siltstone, get to know about Properties of Syenite and Siltstone. Get to know more information about Syenite and Siltstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Syenite and Siltstone

The history of Syenite and Siltstone 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 Siltstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Syenite and Siltstone

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

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